Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire vs Radeon RX 7600
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. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is positioned at rank #408 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 7600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The Radeon RX 7600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 176.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). 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 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-176.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+176.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $250 (vs $200), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 121.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+121.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 Radeon RX 7600
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.
Radeon RX 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire scores 6,000 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 176.3%. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is built on GCN while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 2655 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,000 | 16,581+176% |
| Architecture | GCN | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+25% | 2048 |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 2655 MHz+195% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 307.2 GB/s (Dual) (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 6.7% advantage for the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire. Bus width: 512-bit (Dual) vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 307.2 GB/s (Dual)+7% | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 512-bit (Dual)+300% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs VCN 4.0.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 19.2% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 165W-18% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 30.0 | 100.5+235% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 and now averages $250. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire costs 20% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.0 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 121% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $269-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-20% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.0 | 66.3+121% |
| Codename | Neptune CF | Navi 33 |
| Release | March 1 2014 | May 24 2023 |
| Ranking | #348 | #118 |
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