GeForce RTX 4090 vs Radeon R9 290X
GeForce RTX 4090
Radeon R9 290X
Price
$1,829
Price not available
Value Score
19
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
24 GB
4 GB
Power Consumption
450 W
Efficiency: 79
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
$1,599
$549
Released Date
2022
2013
Is GeForce RTX 4090 better than Radeon R9 290X?
Yes, GeForce RTX 4090 is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of the raw 3D Mark score, which measures the overall performance of the GPU. GeForce RTX 4090 achieved a score of 35966, while Radeon R9 290X has managed to get 3991 points in the benchmark.
Which brings us to the value score. GeForce RTX 4090 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 4090 has a value score of 19, while Radeon R9 290X has a value score of 79.
Lastly, GeForce RTX 4090 is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of power consumption. GeForce RTX 4090 has an efficiency score of 79, while Radeon R9 290X has an efficiency score of 13.