Radeon R9 290X / 390X vs CMP 40HX

Radeon R9 290X / 390X

2015Boost: 1050 MHz

CMP 40HX

2021Core: 1470 MHzBoost: 1650 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 290X / 390X

275

8,380

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Radeon RX 7800 XT

CMP 40HX

185

8,749

+4.4%

GeForce GTX 760

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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 CMP 40HX

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

99%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

99%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

96%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

94%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

87%

#104

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1180%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

100%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

98%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

97%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

91%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

89%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

88%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The CMP 40HX is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The CMP 40HX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 290X / 390X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The CMP 40HX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 290X / 390X.

Insight	Radeon R9 290X / 390X	CMP 40HX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (275mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 290X / 390X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $120 for the CMP 40HX, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 91.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 290X / 390X	CMP 40HX
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+91.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 R9 290X / 390X Benchmark Check

CMP 40HX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 290X / 390X and CMP 40HX

Radeon R9 290X / 390X

The Radeon R9 290X / 390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,380 points. Launch price was $429.

CMP 40HX

The CMP 40HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,749 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 290X / 390X scores 8,380 and the CMP 40HX reaches 8,749 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 290X / 390X is built on GCN 2.0 while the CMP 40HX uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (Radeon R9 290X / 390X) vs 2,304 (CMP 40HX). Raw compute: 5.914 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 290X / 390X) vs 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 290X / 390X	CMP 40HX
G3D Mark Score	8,380	8,749+4%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2816+22%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.914 TFLOPS	7.603 TFLOPS+29%
Boost Clock	1050 MHz	1650 MHz+57%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	176+22%	144
L1 Cache	0.69 MB	2.3 MB+233%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 290X / 390X	CMP 40HX
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 512-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R9 290X / 390X) vs 4 MB (CMP 40HX) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 290X / 390X	CMP 40HX
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	512-bit+300%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 290X / 390X) vs 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R9 290X / 390X	CMP 40HX
DirectX	12.0	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 290X / 390X) vs No (CMP 40HX). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs No.

Feature	Radeon R9 290X / 390X	CMP 40HX
Encoder	VCE 2.0	No
Decoder	UVD 4.2	No
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 290X / 390X draws 275W versus the CMP 40HX's 185W — a 39.1% difference. The CMP 40HX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon R9 290X / 390X) vs 500W (CMP 40HX). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 275mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 290X / 390X	CMP 40HX
TDP	275W	185W-33%
Recommended PSU	750W	500W-33%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	275mm	229mm
Height	109mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	95°C	80°C-16%
Perf/Watt	30.5	47.3+55%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 290X / 390X launched at $549 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the CMP 40HX launched at $699 and now averages $120. The Radeon R9 290X / 390X costs 50% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 139.7 (Radeon R9 290X / 390X) vs 72.9 (CMP 40HX) — the Radeon R9 290X / 390X offers 91.6% better value. The CMP 40HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).