Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon R9 290X
Radeon RX 5700 XT
Radeon R9 290X
Price
$210
Price not available
Value Score
44
The value score is given based on performance and price (Value Score = 3D Mark score / Price).
79
The value score is given based on performance and price (Value Score = 3D Mark score / Price).
Video Memory
8 GB
4 GB
Power Consumption
225 W
Efficiency: 41
The value score is given based on performance and power consumption (Efficiency Score = 3D Mark Score / Power Consumption)
290 W
Efficiency: 13
The value score is given based on performance and power consumption (Efficiency Score = 3D Mark Score / Power Consumption)
MSRP
$399
$549
Released Date
2019
2013
Is Radeon RX 5700 XT better than Radeon R9 290X?
Yes, Radeon RX 5700 XT is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of the raw 3D Mark score, which measures the overall performance of the GPU. Radeon RX 5700 XT achieved a score of 9410, while Radeon R9 290X has managed to get 3991 points in the benchmark.
Which brings us to the value score. Radeon RX 5700 XT is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of value score, which is measured by the 3D Mark score divided by the price. Radeon RX 5700 XT has a value score of 44, while Radeon R9 290X has a value score of 79.
Lastly, Radeon RX 5700 XT is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of power consumption. Radeon RX 5700 XT has an efficiency score of 41, while Radeon R9 290X has an efficiency score of 13.