Radeon R9 290X vs Radeon RX 5500

No, Radeon R9 290X is not better than Radeon RX 5500 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 Radeon RX 5500 has managed to get 4781 points in the benchmark.

When it comes to price, Radeon R9 290X is cheaper than Radeon RX 5500. The price of Radeon R9 290X is $50, while Radeon RX 5500 costs approx.$159.

Which brings us to the value score. Radeon R9 290X is better than Radeon RX 5500 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 Radeon RX 5500 has a value score of 30.

Lastly, Radeon R9 290X is worse than Radeon RX 5500 in terms of power consumption. Radeon R9 290X has an efficiency score of 13, while Radeon RX 5500 has an efficiency score of 31.