Radeon R9 290X vs GeForce GTX 970

Radeon R9 290X

GeForce GTX 970

Price
Price not available
Price not available
Value Score
79
33
Video Memory
4 GB
4 GB
Power Consumption
290 W
Efficiency: 13
145 W
Efficiency: 25
MSRP
$549
$329
Released Date
2013
2015
Is Radeon R9 290X better than GeForce GTX 970?

Yes, Radeon R9 290X is better than GeForce GTX 970 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 970 has managed to get 3648 points in the benchmark.


When it comes to price, Radeon R9 290X is cheaper than GeForce GTX 970. The price of Radeon R9 290X is $50, while GeForce GTX 970 costs approx.$109.


Which brings us to the value score. Radeon R9 290X is better than GeForce GTX 970 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 970 has a value score of 33.


Lastly, Radeon R9 290X is worse than GeForce GTX 970 in terms of power consumption. Radeon R9 290X has an efficiency score of 13, while GeForce GTX 970 has an efficiency score of 25.