GeForce 8800M GTX SLI vs Radeon HD 8790M
When comparing GeForce 8800M GTX SLI and Radeon HD 8790M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 8800M GTX SLI and Radeon HD 8790M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 8800M GTX SLI and Radeon HD 8790M are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce 8800M GTX SLI and Radeon HD 8790M are only used in laptop graphics. They have lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce 8800M GTX SLI or Radeon HD 8790M here:
Main Specs
GeForce 8800M GTX SLI
Radeon HD 8790M
Power consumption (TDP)
130 Watt
Interface
MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR3
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
512 MB
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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GeForce 8800M GTX SLI has 510 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 8790M.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce 8800M GTX SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon HD 8790M - with GCN.
Core clock speed of Radeon HD 8790M is 350 MHz higher, than GeForce 8800M GTX SLI.
GeForce 8800M GTX SLI is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 8790M - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 8790M is 3700 MHz higher, than GeForce 8800M GTX SLI.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
6−7
3−4
ultra / 1080p
4−5
1−2
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
14−16
medium / 1080p
7−8
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800M GTX SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
10−12
8−9
ultra / 1080p
9−10
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
21−24
medium / 1080p
10−12
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800M GTX SLI in Battlefield 5 is 18% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
40−45
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800M GTX SLI in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
130−140
120−130
medium / 768p
100−110
100−110
ultra / 1080p
50−55
50−55
QHD / 1440p
27−30
24−27
high / 768p
75−80
75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800M GTX SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 2% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
55−60
70−75
ultra / 1080p
18−20
21−24
medium / 1080p
45−50
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8790M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than GeForce 8800M GTX SLI.
low / 768p
75−80
75−80
medium / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
30−35
30−35
GeForce 8800M GTX SLI and Radeon HD 8790M have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p
7−8
4−5
ultra / 1080p
7−8
4−5
4K / 2160p
3−4
1−2
low / 720p
16−18
14−16
medium / 1080p
8−9
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800M GTX SLI in Far Cry 5 is 33% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
14−16
12−14
ultra / 1080p
10−11
7−8
QHD / 1440p
−
4−5
low / 720p
55−60
60−65
medium / 1080p
21−24
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800M GTX SLI in Fortnite is 4% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
10−12
8−9
ultra / 1080p
10−11
7−8
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
21−24
medium / 1080p
12−14
10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800M GTX SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 25% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
medium / 768p
40−45
−
high / 1080p
10−12
10−11
ultra / 1080p
6−7
4−5
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
medium / 720p
−
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800M GTX SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 4% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
4−5
2−3
ultra / 1080p
3−4
0−1
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
10−12
9−10
medium / 1080p
6−7
4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800M GTX SLI in Metro Exodus is 40% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
90−95
85−90
high / 1080p
85−90
70−75
ultra / 1080p
75−80
−
medium / 1080p
90−95
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800M GTX SLI in Minecraft is 12% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
16−18
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
12−14
low / 720p
30−35
30−35
medium / 1080p
16−18
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800M GTX SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 5% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
−
7−8
ultra / 1080p
7−8
4−5
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
10−12
8−9
medium / 1080p
10−11
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800M GTX SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 28% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
21−24
20−22
medium / 768p
16−18
12−14
high / 1080p
8−9
7−8
ultra / 1080p
6−7
5−6
4K / 2160p
−
1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800M GTX SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 18% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
85−90
75−80
medium / 768p
40−45
40−45
ultra / 1080p
18−20
18−20
high / 768p
35−40
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800M GTX SLI in World of Tanks is 9% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
Full Specs
GeForce 8800M GTX SLI
Radeon HD 8790M
Architecture
G9x
GCN
Code name
NB8E-GTX
Mars XTX
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
19 November 2007
16 November 2012
Pipelines
192
384
Core clock speed
500 MHz
850 MHz
Boost Clock
900 MHz
Transistor count
1508 Million
950 million
Manufacturing process technology
65 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
21.60
Floating-point performance
691.2 gflops
Memory bus width
256 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
800 MHz
4500 MHz
Memory bandwidth
64 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
12 (11_1)
Shader Model
5.1
OpenGL
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.2.131
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
80 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
medium sized
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