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AMD Radeon HD 7990

AMD Radeon HD 7990

Graphics Processor

Malta x2

Cores

2048 x2

TMUs

128 x2

ROPs

32 x2

About the AMD Radeon HD 7990

The AMD Radeon HD 7990 utilizes AMD's RDNA technology to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 3 GB x2 of memory size, 2048 x2 cores, 384 bit x2 bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the AMD Radeon HD 7990 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include Malta x2 graphics processor, 2048 x2 cores, 128 x2 tmus and more. The AMD Radeon HD 7990 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

Malta x2

Cores

2048 x2

TMUs

128 x2

ROPs

32 x2

Memory Size

3 GB x2

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

384 bit x2

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameMalta
GPU VariantMalta XT(215-0849026)
ArchitectureGCN 1.0
FoundryTSMC
Process Size28 nm
Transistors4,313 million
Density11.8M / mm²
Die Size365 mm²

Graphics Card

Release DateApr 24th, 2013
GenerationSouthern Islands(HD 7900)
PredecessorNorthern Islands
SuccessorSea Islands
ProductionEnd-of-life
Launch Price999 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Reviews37 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock950 MHz
Boost Clock1000 MHz
Memory Clock1500 MHz6 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size3 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus384 bit
Bandwidth288.0 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units2048
TMUs128
ROPs32
Compute Units32
L1 Cache16 KB (per CU)
L2 Cache768 KB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate32.00 GPixel/s
Texture Rate128.0 GTexel/s
FP32 (float)4.096 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)1,024.0 GFLOPS (1:4)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length304 mm12 inches
Height106 mm4.2 inches
Width38 mm1.5 inches
TDP375 W
Suggested PSU750 W
Outputs1x DVI4x mini-DisplayPort 1.2
Power Connectors2x 8-pin
Board Number109-C47637-00A_02

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (11_1)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL2.1 (1.2)
Vulkan1.2.175
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090970%
GeForce RTX 4090740%
GeForce RTX 5080639%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER571%
GeForce RTX 4080566%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX566%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti557%
Radeon RX 9070 XT533%
Radeon RX 7900 XT487%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti478%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER478%
Radeon RX 9070477%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti437%
GeForce RTX 5070433%
GeForce RTX 3090426%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti421%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER407%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE401%
Radeon RX 6950 XT395%
GeForce RTX 4070389%
Radeon RX 6900 XT385%
GeForce RTX 3080379%
Radeon RX 7800 XT378%
Radeon RX 6800 XT365%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB338%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB336%
Radeon RX 7700 XT331%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB321%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti321%
Radeon RX 6800310%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB303%
GeForce RTX 3070300%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti297%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB296%
GeForce RTX 5060292%
Radeon RX 6750 XT284%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti263%
Radeon RX 6700 XT258%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER240%
Radeon RX 7600 XT238%
GeForce RTX 4060237%
Arc B580236%
GeForce RTX 5050230%
GeForce RTX 2080229%
Radeon RX 6650 XT224%
Radeon RX 7600223%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER213%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti210%
Arc A770210%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB202%
Radeon RX 6600 XT200%
Radeon VII199%
Arc A750195%
Radeon RX 5700 XT191%
GeForce RTX 2070188%
Radeon RX 6600179%
Arc A580174%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER174%
Radeon RX Vega 64167%
GeForce RTX 2060161%
Radeon RX 5700160%
GeForce GTX 1080157%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti154%
Radeon RX 5600 XT153%
Radeon RX Vega 56145%
GeForce GTX 1070140%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER133%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti133%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti126%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB125%
Radeon R9 FURY X124%
GeForce GTX 1660122%
Radeon RX 590115%
Radeon R9 FURY112%
GeForce GTX 980111%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER110%
Radeon RX 6500 XT109%
Radeon RX 5500 XT108%
Radeon RX 580107%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB104%
Radeon R9 390X103%
GeForce GTX 690101%
Radeon RX 480Current GPU100%
Radeon HD 7990Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti98%
GeForce GTX 97096%
Radeon R9 290X95%
Radeon R9 39094%
Radeon RX 57093%
Radeon R9 29088%
Radeon RX 47087%
GeForce GTX 165082%
Radeon RX 640080%
Arc A38079%
GeForce GTX 78079%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition71%
GeForce GTX 59071%
Radeon R9 280X70%
Radeon HD 699068%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti65%
GeForce GTX 68064%
Radeon R9 38063%
Radeon HD 797063%
GeForce GTX 77063%
Radeon R9 28562%
GeForce GTX 96061%
GeForce GTX 67059%
Radeon HD 597053%
GeForce GTX 163053%
Radeon HD 795052%
GeForce GTX 105052%
GeForce GTX 76052%
GeForce GTX 58052%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti52%
Radeon R9 270X51%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition50%
GeForce GTX 95049%
Radeon RX 56046%
GeForce GTX 57046%
GeForce GTX 66046%
Radeon RX 46045%
Radeon R7 37045%
Radeon HD 697044%
GeForce GTX 48042%
Radeon HD 785041%
GeForce GTX 29540%
Radeon HD 695039%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti39%
Radeon HD 4870 X238%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti38%
Radeon HD 587037%
Radeon HD 687034%
GeForce GTX 47033%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti32%
Radeon HD 585031%
GeForce GTX 28529%
Radeon HD 685029%
GeForce GTX 28027%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition27%
GeForce GTX 27527%
GeForce GT 103026%
GeForce GTX 46026%
Radeon HD 489025%
Radeon HD 679025%
Radeon HD 583023%
GeForce GTX 65022%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti22%
Radeon HD 487022%
GeForce GTX 26021%
Radeon HD 577021%
Radeon HD 775021%
Radeon HD 575018%
GeForce GTS 45018%
GeForce GTS 25017%
Radeon HD 485017%
Radeon HD 477016%
Radeon HD 483015%
Radeon HD 667014%
GeForce 9800 GT14%
GeForce GT 64013%
Radeon HD 567012%
GeForce 9600 GT12%
GeForce GT 24010%
GeForce GT 44010%
Radeon HD 467010%
Radeon HD 55709%
GeForce GT 4309%
GeForce GT 2207%
GeForce GT 5205%
Radeon HD 64505%
Radeon HD 54504%
Radeon HD 45503%
GeForce 9400 GT3%
GeForce 2102%
Radeon HD 7990Current GPU100%
Radeon HD 7990Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the AMD Radeon HD 7990

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The AMD Radeon HD 7990 features 3 GB x2 of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 3 GB x2 VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The AMD Radeon HD 7990 is equipped with 2048 x2 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The AMD Radeon HD 7990 utilizes a 384 bit x2 memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 384 bit x2 bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The AMD Radeon HD 7990 is built on AMD's GCN 1.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The AMD Radeon HD 7990 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 375 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The AMD Radeon HD 7990 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 3 GB x2 and 2048 x2, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the AMD Radeon HD 7990, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 375 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The AMD Radeon HD 7990 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The AMD Radeon HD 7990 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 3 GB x2 and 2048 x2, it's well-suited for AMD FidelityFX features, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the AMD Radeon HD 7990 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The AMD Radeon HD 7990 performs comparably to graphics cards like GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and Radeon RX 6500 XT. Performance benchmarks indicate that GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is approximately 10% faster, while Radeon RX 6500 XT is approximately 9% faster when compared to the AMD Radeon HD 7990. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The AMD Radeon HD 7990 is fully supported by AMD's latest driver suite (AMD Adrenalin drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. AMD provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your AMD Radeon HD 7990 graphics card.

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