GeForce GTX 1660 vs Radeon R9 290X
GeForce GTX 1660
Radeon R9 290X
Price
$229
Price not available
Value Score
23
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
6 GB
4 GB
Power Consumption
120 W
Efficiency: 45
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
$219
$549
Released Date
2019
2013
Is GeForce GTX 1660 better than Radeon R9 290X?
Yes, GeForce GTX 1660 is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of the raw 3D Mark score, which measures the overall performance of the GPU. GeForce GTX 1660 achieved a score of 5454, while Radeon R9 290X has managed to get 3991 points in the benchmark.
Which brings us to the value score. GeForce GTX 1660 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 1660 has a value score of 23, while Radeon R9 290X has a value score of 79.
Lastly, GeForce GTX 1660 is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of power consumption. GeForce GTX 1660 has an efficiency score of 45, while Radeon R9 290X has an efficiency score of 13.