Radeon HD 8790M vs Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7
When comparing Radeon HD 8790M and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7, 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 Radeon HD 8790M and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon HD 8790M and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Radeon HD 8790M and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 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 Radeon HD 8790M or Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 here:
Main Specs
Radeon HD 8790M
Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7
Interface
MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
DDR4
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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Both cards are used in Laptops.
Radeon HD 8790M is build with GCN architecture, and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 - with Gen. 11 Ice Lake.
Radeon HD 8790M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 - by 10 nm process technology.
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
3−4
12−14
ultra / 1080p
1−2
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
14−16
30−33
medium / 1080p
6−7
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 183% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
8−9
21−24
ultra / 1080p
6−7
18−20
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
21−24
45−50
medium / 1080p
9−10
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Battlefield 5 is 154% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
40−45
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
120−130
200−210
medium / 768p
100−110
170−180
ultra / 1080p
50−55
90−95
QHD / 1440p
24−27
50−55
4K / 2160p
−
24−27
high / 768p
75−80
130−140
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 71% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
70−75
60−65
ultra / 1080p
21−24
35−40
medium / 1080p
40−45
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
75−80
110−120
medium / 768p
55−60
90−95
ultra / 1080p
30−35
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Dota 2 is 63% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
4−5
16−18
ultra / 1080p
4−5
14−16
4K / 2160p
1−2
5−6
low / 720p
14−16
35−40
medium / 1080p
6−7
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Far Cry 5 is 200% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
12−14
21−24
ultra / 1080p
7−8
18−20
QHD / 1440p
4−5
12−14
low / 720p
60−65
95−100
medium / 1080p
18−20
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Fortnite is 90% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
8−9
24−27
ultra / 1080p
7−8
18−20
QHD / 1440p
0−1
6−7
low / 720p
21−24
50−55
medium / 1080p
10−11
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Forza Horizon 4 is 158% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
50−55
80−85
medium / 768p
−
70−75
high / 1080p
10−11
27−30
ultra / 1080p
4−5
10−12
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
medium / 720p
40−45
−
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Grand Theft Auto V is 81% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
2−3
8−9
ultra / 1080p
0−1
6−7
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
9−10
27−30
medium / 1080p
4−5
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Metro Exodus is 220% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
85−90
110−120
high / 1080p
70−75
−
ultra / 1080p
−
100−110
medium / 1080p
−
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Minecraft is 32% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
low / 720p
30−35
55−60
medium / 1080p
14−16
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 50% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p
7−8
12−14
ultra / 1080p
4−5
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
8−9
27−30
medium / 1080p
8−9
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 128% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
20−22
50−55
medium / 768p
12−14
30−35
high / 1080p
7−8
16−18
ultra / 1080p
5−6
10−11
4K / 2160p
1−2
5−6
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 155% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p
75−80
90−95
medium / 768p
40−45
60−65
ultra / 1080p
18−20
30−35
high / 768p
30−35
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7 in World of Tanks is 42% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
Full Specs
Radeon HD 8790M
Tiger Lake U Xe Graphics G7
Architecture
GCN
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Code name
Mars XTX
Tiger Lake Xe
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
16 November 2012
15 August 2020
Pipelines
384
96
Core clock speed
850 MHz
Boost Clock
900 MHz
Transistor count
950 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
10 nm
Texture fill rate
21.60
Floating-point performance
691.2 gflops
Memory bus width
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
4500 MHz
Memory bandwidth
64 GB/s
Shared memory
-
+
DirectX
12 (11_1)
DirectX 12_1
Shader Model
5.1
OpenGL
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.2.131
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
80 Mh/s
Laptop size
medium sized
Quick Sync
+
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