Radeon R9 290X vs GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon R9 290X
GeForce RTX 3060
Price
Price not available
$319
Value Score
79
The value score is given based on performance and price (Value Score = 3D Mark score / Price).
27
The value score is given based on performance and price (Value Score = 3D Mark score / Price).
Video Memory
4 GB
12 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)
170 W
Efficiency: 51
The value score is given based on performance and power consumption (Efficiency Score = 3D Mark Score / Power Consumption)
MSRP
$549
$329
Released Date
2013
2021
Is Radeon R9 290X better than GeForce RTX 3060?
No, Radeon R9 290X is not better than GeForce RTX 3060 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 RTX 3060 has managed to get 8739 points in the benchmark.
Which brings us to the value score. Radeon R9 290X is better than GeForce RTX 3060 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 RTX 3060 has a value score of 27.
Lastly, Radeon R9 290X is worse than GeForce RTX 3060 in terms of power consumption. Radeon R9 290X has an efficiency score of 13, while GeForce RTX 3060 has an efficiency score of 51.