Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire vs Quadro M4000M
Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
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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. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is positioned at rank 408 and the Quadro M4000M is on rank 4, so the Quadro M4000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M4000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M4000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M4000M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire and Quadro M4000M
Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points.
Quadro M4000M
The Quadro M4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1013 MHz. It has 1,280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,148 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire scores 6,000 and the Quadro M4000M reaches 6,148 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is built on GCN while the Quadro M4000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 1 (Quadro M4000M). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1013 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,000 | 6,148+2% |
| Architecture | GCN | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+100% | 1,280 |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 1013 MHz+13% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 512-bit (Dual) vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 512-bit (Dual)+100% | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs NVENC 5 (Quadro M4000M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs NVDEC 1.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 5 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | NVDEC 1 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire draws 200W versus the Quadro M4000M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro M4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 350W (Quadro M4000M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 100W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 30.0 | 61.5+105% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M4000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | Neptune CF | GM204 |
| Release | March 1 2014 | August 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #348 | #392 |
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