Radeon Pro 555 vs Radeon R9 M290X

Radeon Pro 555

2017Core: 850 MHz

Radeon R9 M290X

2014Core: 850 MHzBoost: 900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Pro 555

3,141

0.0%

Radeon HD 5830

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

3,218

+2.5%

Radeon R7 M465X

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

About G3D Mark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M290X

#388

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1349%

#390

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1223%

#391

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1219%

#395

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1109%

#396

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1101%

#399

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

100%

#400

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#401

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#402

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

97%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#405

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#406

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

93%

#407

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

93%

#408

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

91%

#409

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

91%

#410

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

90%

#411

Intel UHD Graphics 615

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

#412

Radeon R7 A365

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

89%

#413

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M290X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 555.

Insight	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon R9 M290X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M290X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M290X holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $1,000), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1607.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon R9 M290X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1607.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000)	✅More affordable ($60)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

Radeon Pro 555 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M290X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 555 and Radeon R9 M290X

Radeon Pro 555

The Radeon Pro 555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,141 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 Radeon Pro 555 scores 3,141 and the Radeon R9 M290X reaches 3,218 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 555 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R9 M290X uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 555) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 M290X). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M290X).

Feature	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon R9 M290X
G3D Mark Score	3,141	3,218+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1280+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.306 TFLOPS	2.304 TFLOPS+76%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	48	80+67%
L1 Cache	192 KB	320 KB+67%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon R9 M290X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro 555 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. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M290X) — the Radeon Pro 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon R9 M290X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 555 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M290X's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon Pro 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 555) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M290X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon R9 M290X
TDP	75W-25%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Perf/Watt	41.9+30%	32.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the Radeon R9 M290X launched at $400 and now averages $60. The Radeon R9 M290X costs 94% less ($940 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.1 (Radeon Pro 555) vs 53.6 (Radeon R9 M290X) — the Radeon R9 M290X offers 1629% better value. The Radeon Pro 555 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).