Radeon R9 290X vs GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
Radeon R9 290X
GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
Price
Price not available
$196
Value Score
79
The value score is given based on performance and price (Value Score = 3D Mark score / Price).
19
The value score is given based on performance and price (Value Score = 3D Mark score / Price).
Video Memory
4 GB
5 GB
Power Consumption
290 W
Efficiency: 13
The value score is given based on performance and power consumption (Efficiency Score = 3D Mark Score / Power Consumption)
120 W
Efficiency: 32
The value score is given based on performance and power consumption (Efficiency Score = 3D Mark Score / Power Consumption)
MSRP
$549
$300
Released Date
2013
2017
Is Radeon R9 290X better than GeForce GTX 1060 5GB?
Yes, Radeon R9 290X is better than GeForce GTX 1060 5GB in terms of the raw 3D Mark score, which measures the overall performance of the GPU. Radeon R9 290X achieved a score of 3991, while GeForce GTX 1060 5GB has managed to get 3908 points in the benchmark.
Which brings us to the value score. Radeon R9 290X is better than GeForce GTX 1060 5GB in terms of value score, which is measured by the 3D Mark score divided by the price. Radeon R9 290X has a value score of 79, while GeForce GTX 1060 5GB has a value score of 19.
Lastly, Radeon R9 290X is worse than GeForce GTX 1060 5GB in terms of power consumption. Radeon R9 290X has an efficiency score of 13, while GeForce GTX 1060 5GB has an efficiency score of 32.