GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon R9 290X
GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon R9 290X
Price
$538
Price not available
Value Score
25
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
8 GB
4 GB
Power Consumption
220 W
Efficiency: 62
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
$499
$549
Released Date
2020
2013
Is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon R9 290X?
Yes, GeForce RTX 3070 is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of the raw 3D Mark score, which measures the overall performance of the GPU. GeForce RTX 3070 achieved a score of 13663, while Radeon R9 290X has managed to get 3991 points in the benchmark.
Which brings us to the value score. GeForce RTX 3070 is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of value score, which is measured by the 3D Mark score divided by the price. GeForce RTX 3070 has a value score of 25, while Radeon R9 290X has a value score of 79.
Lastly, GeForce RTX 3070 is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of power consumption. GeForce RTX 3070 has an efficiency score of 62, while Radeon R9 290X has an efficiency score of 13.