Radeon PRO W6400
VS
Radeon R9 290

Radeon PRO W6400 vs Radeon R9 290

AMD

Radeon PRO W6400

2022Core: 2331 MHzBoost: 2331 MHz

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RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
AMD

Radeon R9 290

2013Core: 947 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon PRO W6400
50
8,428
+3.0%
brand logoRadeon R9 Nano
brand logoRadeon HD 6970M Crossfire
brand logoRadeon RX Vega M GH
brand logoRadeon RX 580X
brand logoRadeon RX 6850M
brand logoRadeon RX 8050S
brand logoRadeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
brand logoRadeon RX 7800 XT
Radeon R9 290
275
8,184
0.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 7870
brand logoRadeon 760M
brand logoRadeon R9 380X
brand logoRadeon RX 470 (móvel)
brand logoRadeon RX 6850M
brand logoRadeon RX 6800S
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 7800 XT

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. The Radeon PRO W6400 is positioned at rank #33 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon PRO W6400

#9
Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
95%
#11
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $900|Avg: $300
90%
#16
Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP: $429|Avg: $401
84%
#18
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
401%
#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340
83%
#19
RTX A2000 12GB
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
83%
#20
Radeon Pro Vega 56
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
82%
#21
RTX A2000
MSRP: $450|Avg: $320
81%
#33
Radeon PRO W6400
MSRP: $229|Avg: $200
100%
#36
T600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $180
87%
#43
P106-100
MSRP: $224|Avg: $30
80%
#48
Quadro K3100M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400
78%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon PRO W6400 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The Radeon PRO W6400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 290 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon PRO W6400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 290.

InsightRadeon PRO W6400Radeon R9 290
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Longevity
RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 290 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $200 for the Radeon PRO W6400, it costs 75% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 288.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon PRO W6400Radeon R9 290
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+288.4%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)
✅More affordable ($50)

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 W6400 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 290 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low162 FPS
medium134 FPS
high110 FPS
ultra90 FPS
1440p
low83 FPS
medium70 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra49 FPS
4K
low37 FPS
medium32 FPS
high27 FPS
ultra20 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low123 FPS
medium93 FPS
high72 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low78 FPS
medium58 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra34 FPS
4K
low35 FPS
medium29 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra15 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low202 FPS
medium155 FPS
high97 FPS
ultra71 FPS
1440p
low121 FPS
medium98 FPS
high61 FPS
ultra46 FPS
4K
low59 FPS
medium47 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra24 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low219 FPS
medium188 FPS
high153 FPS
ultra99 FPS
1440p
low146 FPS
medium125 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra73 FPS
4K
low75 FPS
medium62 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra41 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low338 FPS
medium301 FPS
high240 FPS
ultra190 FPS
1440p
low220 FPS
medium197 FPS
high166 FPS
ultra134 FPS
4K
low96 FPS
medium83 FPS
high73 FPS
ultra58 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low368 FPS
medium295 FPS
high246 FPS
ultra184 FPS
1440p
low276 FPS
medium221 FPS
high184 FPS
ultra138 FPS
4K
low184 FPS
medium147 FPS
high123 FPS
ultra92 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low164 FPS
medium151 FPS
high131 FPS
ultra113 FPS
1440p
low140 FPS
medium136 FPS
high115 FPS
ultra90 FPS
4K
low106 FPS
medium97 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra47 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low121 FPS
medium105 FPS
high86 FPS
ultra57 FPS
1440p
low74 FPS
medium64 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra32 FPS
4K
low45 FPS
medium37 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO W6400 and Radeon R9 290

AMD

Radeon PRO W6400

The Radeon PRO W6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2331 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,428 points.

AMD

Radeon R9 290

The Radeon R9 290 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,184 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon PRO W6400 scores 8,428 and the Radeon R9 290 reaches 8,184 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6400 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon R9 290 uses GCN 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 290). Raw compute: 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 290).

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400Radeon R9 290
G3D Mark Score
8,428+3%
8,184
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
GCN 2.0
Process Node
6 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
768
2560+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.58 TFLOPS
4.849 TFLOPS+35%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
48
160+233%
L1 Cache
256 KB
640 KB+150%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400Radeon R9 290
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
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 512-bit.

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400Radeon R9 290
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit
512-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 290). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400Radeon R9 290
DirectX
12.2+2%
12.0
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
6+200%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 290). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 290).

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400Radeon R9 290
Encoder
VCN 3.0
VCE 2.0
Decoder
VCN 3.0
UVD 4.2
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon PRO W6400 draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 290's 275W — a 138.5% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 750W (Radeon R9 290). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 275mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 95°C.

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400Radeon R9 290
TDP
50W-82%
275W
Recommended PSU
500W-33%
750W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin + 8-pin
Length
168mm
275mm
Height
69mm
109mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-26%
95°C
Perf/Watt
168.6+466%
29.8
💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon PRO W6400 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon R9 290 launched at $399 and now averages $50. The Radeon R9 290 costs 75% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.1 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 163.7 (Radeon R9 290) — the Radeon R9 290 offers 288.8% better value. The Radeon PRO W6400 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400Radeon R9 290
MSRP
$229-43%
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$200
$50-75%
Performance per Dollar
42.1
163.7+289%
Codename
Navi 24
Hawaii
Release
January 19 2022
November 5 2013
Ranking
#308
#316