Radeon RX 580 vs Radeon R9 290X
Radeon RX 580
Radeon R9 290X
Price
$106
Price not available
Value Score
41
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
185 W
Efficiency: 23
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
$229
$549
Released Date
2017
2013
Is Radeon RX 580 better than Radeon R9 290X?
Yes, Radeon RX 580 is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of the raw 3D Mark score, which measures the overall performance of the GPU. Radeon RX 580 achieved a score of 4346, while Radeon R9 290X has managed to get 3991 points in the benchmark.
Which brings us to the value score. Radeon RX 580 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 580 has a value score of 41, while Radeon R9 290X has a value score of 79.
Lastly, Radeon RX 580 is better than Radeon R9 290X in terms of power consumption. Radeon RX 580 has an efficiency score of 23, while Radeon R9 290X has an efficiency score of 13.