GeForce GT 755M SLI vs Radeon R9 M290X

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GT 755M SLI

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 103.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 8.0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Draws 2W instead of 100W, a 98W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Radeon R9 M290X

2014

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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100% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$200 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.0 vs 16.4 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
❌4900% higher power demand at 100W vs 2W.

GeForce GT 755M SLI

2013

Radeon R9 M290X

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 103.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 8.0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Draws 2W instead of 100W, a 98W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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100% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$200 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.0 vs 16.4 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
❌4900% higher power demand at 100W vs 2W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GT 755M SLI better than Radeon R9 M290X?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,280 vs 3,218 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GT 755M SLI is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (2W vs 100W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 755M SLI is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GT 755M SLI can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $200 MSRP. GeForce GT 755M SLI is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GT 755M SLI is about $200 cheaper on MSRP at $200 MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and you are getting 1.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 M290X is the newer 2014 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon R9 M290X make more sense than GeForce GT 755M SLI?

Yes. Radeon R9 M290X is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $400 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GT 755M SLI. The trade-off is that GeForce GT 755M SLI currently gives you 1.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 103.9%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GT 755M SLI Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M290X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GT 755M SLI	Radeon R9 M290X
1080p
low	37 FPS	78 FPS
medium	30 FPS	67 FPS
high	21 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	29 FPS	69 FPS
medium	21 FPS	59 FPS
high	13 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	24 FPS
medium	9 FPS	23 FPS
high	5 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GT 755M SLI	Radeon R9 M290X
1080p
low	90 FPS	112 FPS
medium	63 FPS	84 FPS
high	45 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	50 FPS	64 FPS
medium	29 FPS	43 FPS
high	20 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	17 FPS	24 FPS
medium	11 FPS	16 FPS
high	8 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GT 755M SLI	Radeon R9 M290X
1080p
low	148 FPS	145 FPS
medium	118 FPS	116 FPS
high	98 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	111 FPS	109 FPS
medium	89 FPS	87 FPS
high	74 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	72 FPS
medium	59 FPS	58 FPS
high	49 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	36 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GT 755M SLI	Radeon R9 M290X
1080p
low	118 FPS	142 FPS
medium	90 FPS	113 FPS
high	61 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	71 FPS	103 FPS
medium	50 FPS	84 FPS
high	37 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	60 FPS
medium	26 FPS	46 FPS
high	19 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	25 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 755M SLI and Radeon R9 M290X

GeForce GT 755M SLI

The GeForce GT 755M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 2W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,280 points.

Radeon R9 M290X

The Radeon R9 M290X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,218 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 755M SLI scores 3,280 and the Radeon R9 M290X reaches 3,218 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 755M SLI is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M290X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 M290X).

Feature	GeForce GT 755M SLI	Radeon R9 M290X
G3D Mark Score	3,280+2%	3,218
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1280+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 755M SLI gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon R9 M290X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GT 755M SLI	Radeon R9 M290X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 755M SLI comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M290X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M290X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 755M SLI	Radeon R9 M290X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 755M SLI draws 2W versus the Radeon R9 M290X's 100W — a 192.2% difference. The GeForce GT 755M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M290X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GT 755M SLI	Radeon R9 M290X
TDP	2W-98%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	90°C	—
Perf/Watt	1640.0+4993%	32.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 755M SLI launched at $200 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 M290X launched at $400. The GeForce GT 755M SLI costs 50% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 16.4 (GeForce GT 755M SLI) vs 8.0 (Radeon R9 M290X) — the GeForce GT 755M SLI offers 105% better value. The Radeon R9 M290X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).