GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon R9 290X
GeForce RTX 4070
Radeon R9 290X
Price
$599
Price not available
Value Score
29
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
12 GB
4 GB
Power Consumption
200 W
Efficiency: 89
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
$599
$549
Released Date
2023
2013
Is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon R9 290X?
Yes, GeForce RTX 4070 is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of the raw 3D Mark score, which measures the overall performance of the GPU. GeForce RTX 4070 achieved a score of 17846, while Radeon R9 290X has managed to get 3991 points in the benchmark.
Which brings us to the value score. GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 has a value score of 29, while Radeon R9 290X has a value score of 79.
Lastly, GeForce RTX 4070 is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of power consumption. GeForce RTX 4070 has an efficiency score of 89, while Radeon R9 290X has an efficiency score of 13.