Radeon R9 290X vs GeForce GTX 1070

Radeon R9 290X

GeForce GTX 1070

Price
Price not available
Price not available
Value Score
79
35
Video Memory
4 GB
8 GB
Power Consumption
290 W
Efficiency: 13
150 W
Efficiency: 40
MSRP
$549
$379
Released Date
2013
2016
Is Radeon R9 290X better than GeForce GTX 1070?

No, Radeon R9 290X is not better than GeForce GTX 1070 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 1070 has managed to get 6080 points in the benchmark.


When it comes to price, Radeon R9 290X is cheaper than GeForce GTX 1070. The price of Radeon R9 290X is $50, while GeForce GTX 1070 costs approx.$169.


Which brings us to the value score. Radeon R9 290X is better than GeForce GTX 1070 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 1070 has a value score of 35.


Lastly, Radeon R9 290X is worse than GeForce GTX 1070 in terms of power consumption. Radeon R9 290X has an efficiency score of 13, while GeForce GTX 1070 has an efficiency score of 40.