GeForce GTX 970 vs Radeon R9 290X

No, GeForce GTX 970 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 970 achieved a score of 3648, while Radeon R9 290X has managed to get 3991 points in the benchmark.

When it comes to price, GeForce GTX 970 is more expensive than Radeon R9 290X. The price of GeForce GTX 970 is $109, while Radeon R9 290X costs approx. $50.

Which brings us to the value score. GeForce GTX 970 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 970 has a value score of 33, while Radeon R9 290X has a value score of 79.

Lastly, GeForce GTX 970 is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of power consumption. GeForce GTX 970 has an efficiency score of 25, while Radeon R9 290X has an efficiency score of 13.