GeForce GTX 980 vs Radeon R9 290X
GeForce GTX 980
Radeon R9 290X
Price
$179
Price not available
Value Score
24
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
4 GB
4 GB
Power Consumption
165 W
Efficiency: 26
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
$549
$549
Released Date
2015
2013
Is GeForce GTX 980 better than Radeon R9 290X?
Yes, GeForce GTX 980 is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of the raw 3D Mark score, which measures the overall performance of the GPU. GeForce GTX 980 achieved a score of 4367, while Radeon R9 290X has managed to get 3991 points in the benchmark.
Which brings us to the value score. GeForce GTX 980 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 980 has a value score of 24, while Radeon R9 290X has a value score of 79.
Lastly, GeForce GTX 980 is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of power consumption. GeForce GTX 980 has an efficiency score of 26, while Radeon R9 290X has an efficiency score of 13.