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AMD Radeon HD 7790 Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130VRAM:1 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):85 W

AMD Radeon HD 7790 Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

AMD Radeon HD 7790
3.7/10

Overall score

Score
3.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

90%

3.3

Technical score

10%

7.5

User score

▼Worse than 98% of graphics cards
5.5

Value for money

Value for money
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

3.7

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▼Worse than 97%
3.3

Technical score

Technical score
3.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

44%

1.5

Performance

24%

1.3

Memory

12%

7.5

Power & Cooling

11%

6.2

Platform & Features

5%

9.6

Design

4%

5.8

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 99%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 92%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card AMD Radeon HD 7790

Technical score
Technical score
3.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

44%

1.5

Performance

24%

1.3

Memory

12%

7.5

Power & Cooling

11%

6.2

Platform & Features

5%

9.6

Design

4%

5.8

Connectivity & Media

3.3
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 59% of models
Popularity:
AMD Radeon HD 7790 has a popularity score of 6 points, which is higher than that of 59% of products in this category.
6.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

3.7

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

5.5
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
919 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 919 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 98.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to 16.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
3,090 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 3,090 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 96.6% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
1,560 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 1,560 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 96.2% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
1.79 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 1.79 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 96.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
1 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 1 GB of VRAM, which is less than 98.3% of graphics cards and equal to 1.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR version
GDDR5
This graphics card uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.9% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
128 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
96 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 96 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 96.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.2
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.2, which is older than on 95.1% of graphics cards and equal to 3.7% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
3
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 3 displays, which is fewer than 91.8% of graphics cards and equal to 5.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
2560x1600
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 2560x1600, which is lower than that of 97.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.1% of graphics cards and equal to 9.5% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.2
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.9% of graphics cards and equal to 5.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
21.6 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 21.6 Gbps, which is faster than on 50.5% of graphics cards and equal to 2% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
85 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 85 W, which is lower than that of 90.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
85 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 85 W under peak load, which is lower than 91.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
500 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 75.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
85 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 85 W, which is lower than that of 91.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
85 W
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Size
183x 110x 38 mm
Length
183 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 183 mm long, which is shorter than 92.7% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
112 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 112 mm tall, which is shorter than 76.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 3.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
450 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 450 g, which is lighter than 93.9% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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AMD Radeon HD 7790 vs the average graphics card

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  • 60.5% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (85 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    85 W vs 215 W
  • 102 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (183 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    183 mm vs 285 mm
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    500 W vs 650 W
  • 62.2% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (85 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    85 W vs 225 W
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 13 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (112 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    112 mm vs 125 mm
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    2 vs 0
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • 4.08x cheaper
    AMD Radeon HD 7790 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£130 vs £530).
    £130 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    1:16 vs 1:64
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 45.8% smaller GPU die
    This graphics card has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (160 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
    160 mm² vs 295 mm²
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    2 vs 0
  • 60.5% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (85 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    85 W vs 215 W
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    500 W vs 650 W
  • 62.2% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (85 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    85 W vs 225 W
  • 75% lower idle power draw
    This graphics card has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (3 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    3 W vs 12 W
  • 12 °C lower idle temperature
    This graphics card has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (25 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    25 °C vs 37 °C
  • 9 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (58 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    58 °C vs 67 °C
  • 61.4% lower peak power draw
    This graphics card has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (85 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    85 W vs 220 W
  • 102 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (183 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    183 mm vs 285 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 13 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (112 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    112 mm vs 125 mm
  • 55.9% lighter card weight
    This graphics card is lighter than the average graphics card (450 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    450 g vs 1,021 g
  • 60.1% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1000 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,000 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    1 GB vs 12 GB
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 5.6x larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    28 nm vs 5 nm
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 2 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    1 vs 3
  • 26 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (14 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    14 vs 40
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 29.7% worse value for money
    AMD Radeon HD 7790 has worse value for money than the average graphics card (5.55 vs 7.2).
    5.55 vs 7.2
  • 6.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
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    AMD Radeon HD 7790
    the average graphics card
    AMD Radeon HD 7790 has a lower user score than the average graphics card (7.53 vs 8.000).
    7.53 vs 8
  • 60.1% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1000 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,000 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 26 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (14 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    14 vs 40
  • 47.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1000 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,000 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 128 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (56 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    56 vs 184
  • 85.3% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (56 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    56 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 90.2% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (16 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    16 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 48 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (16 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    16 vs 64
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 92.1% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (1.8 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    1.79 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 86.4% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (3090 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    3,090 points vs 22,653 points
  • 93.7% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (919 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    919 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 87.1% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (1560 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    1,560 points vs 12,074 points
  • 94% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (1.8 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    1.79 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 92.2% lower compute throughput
    This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (1.8 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    1.79 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 3,456 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (896 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    896 vs 4,352
  • 77.1% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.11 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    1 GB vs 12 GB
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 78.6% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (96 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    96 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 68.4% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    6,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    16 vs 128
  • 14.3% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1500 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    1,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 5.6x larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    28 nm vs 5 nm
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 10 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2013 vs 2023).
    March 2013
    2,013 vs 2,023
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3.0 vs 4.0
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (2 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    2 vs 8
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    This graphics card does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4).
    1.2 vs 1.4
  • Worse SAM support
    This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5 vs 6.8).
    5.0 vs 6.8
  • Older OpenCL version
    This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3).
    2.1 vs 3.0
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 90.9% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (2080 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    2,080 million vs 22,900 million
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
    1.0 vs 3.1
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer displays supported
    This graphics card supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
    3 vs 4
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    2 vs 3
  • No DSC support
    This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1).
    1.4a vs 2.1
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
    1.2 vs 1.4a
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 2.3).
    1.4 vs 2.3
  • Lower display resolution
    This graphics card supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (2560x1600 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
    2560x1600 vs 7680x4320
  • Not VR ready
    This graphics card is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
    No vs yes
  • 2 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    1 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 28 dB noisier at idle
    This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
    28 dB vs 0 dB
  • 3.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    39 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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legitreviews.com
21/03/2013
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AMD Radeon HD 7790 Video Card Review w/ Gigabyte & Sapphire - Legit Reviews
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techpowerup.com
21/03/2013
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Sapphire HD 7790 Dual-X 1 GB Review - TechPowerUp
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guru3d.com
22/03/2013
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Radeon HD 7790 review - Guru 3d
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techspot.com
22/03/2013
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AMD Radeon HD 7790 Review - TechSpot
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impulsegamer.com
03/04/2013
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Gigabyte AMD Radeon HD 7790 Review - www.impulsegamer.com -
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au.pcmag.com
22/03/2013
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Asus Direct CU II Radeon HD 7790 Review - PCMag
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hardwarecanucks.com
22/03/2013
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AMD Radeon HD 7790 Review - Hardware Canucks
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digitalfoundry.net
10/05/2013
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Radeon HD 7790 review | Digital Foundry
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techpowerup.com
21/03/2013
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AMD Radeon HD 7790 CrossFire Review - TechPowerUp
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pcmag.com
22/03/2013
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Asus Direct CU II Radeon HD 7790 Review - PCMag HotHardware
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m.hexus.net
22/03/2013
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Review: Sapphire AMD Radeon HD 7790 - Graphics - HEXUS.net
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uk.pcmag.com
22/03/2013
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Asus Direct CU II Radeon HD 7790 - Review 2013 - PCMag UK
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hothardware.com
22/03/2013
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AMD Radeon HD 7790: Affordable DX11 Gaming | HotHardware
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pcper.com
22/03/2013
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AMD Radeon HD 7790 Review - Sea Islands and Bonaire ...
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techpowerup.com
21/03/2013
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AMD Radeon HD 7790 CrossFire Review - Value & Conclusion
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gamestar.de
17/03/2013
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AMD Radeon HD 7790 - Erste Benchmarks eines Modells von Sapphire im Web
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What we like about AMD Radeon HD 7790

  • Excellent performance-per-dollar value in the entry-level to mid-range segment
  • Highly power-efficient with low TDP (85W) and low idle power consumption
  • Strong performance in DirectX 11 games compared to its direct competitor, the GTX 650 Ti
  • Supports modern features for its era, including DirectX 12 and Eyefinity multi-display setups
  • Quiet and effective cooling solutions provided by most board partners (e.g., Sapphire Dual-X)
  • Significant performance leap over the lower-tier Radeon HD 7770

What we don't like about AMD Radeon HD 7790

  • Limited 1GB VRAM buffer is a bottleneck for newer titles and high-resolution textures
  • Narrow 128-bit memory bus limits total bandwidth to 96GB/s
  • Known stuttering issues in certain games, notably Far Cry 3
  • Poor performance in OpenGL benchmarks and applications compared to DirectX results
  • Driver support has reached 'legacy' status, meaning no further updates for modern operating systems like Windows 11
  • Often outclassed in pure value by the slightly more expensive Radeon HD 7850 which offered 2GB VRAM

Verdict

Released in March 2013, the AMD Radeon HD 7790 is a mid-range graphics card based on the 28nm 'Bonaire' architecture, specifically the Bonaire XT variant with 2.08 billion transistors. It features 896 stream processors, 56 texture units, and 16 ROPs, operating at a reference core clock of 1 GHz and a memory clock of 1.5 GHz (6 Gbps effective). The card typically carries 1 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit interface, delivering a bandwidth of 96 GB/s, and supports DirectX 12 (feature level 12.0) and Vulkan. Its main advantages include high power efficiency with a low 85W TDP requiring only a single 6-pin connector, quiet operation, and strong 1080p performance for its era. However, it is primarily hindered by its limited 1 GB of VRAM, which causes crashes in many modern titles, and it now relies on legacy drivers with no recent official support.

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