GeForce GTX 1060 3GB vs Radeon R9 290X
GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
Radeon R9 290X
Price
$199
Price not available
Value Score
19
The value score is given based on performance and price (Value Score = 3D Mark score / Price).
79
The value score is given based on performance and price (Value Score = 3D Mark score / Price).
Video Memory
3 GB
4 GB
Power Consumption
120 W
Efficiency: 32
The value score is given based on performance and power consumption (Efficiency Score = 3D Mark Score / Power Consumption)
290 W
Efficiency: 13
The value score is given based on performance and power consumption (Efficiency Score = 3D Mark Score / Power Consumption)
MSRP
$199
$549
Released Date
2016
2013
Is GeForce GTX 1060 3GB better than Radeon R9 290X?
No, GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is not better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of the raw 3D Mark score, which measures the overall performance of the GPU. GeForce GTX 1060 3GB achieved a score of 3869, while Radeon R9 290X has managed to get 3991 points in the benchmark.
Which brings us to the value score. GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of value score, which is measured by the 3D Mark score divided by the price. GeForce GTX 1060 3GB has a value score of 19, while Radeon R9 290X has a value score of 79.
Lastly, GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of power consumption. GeForce GTX 1060 3GB has an efficiency score of 32, while Radeon R9 290X has an efficiency score of 13.