Radeon R9 M290X vs FirePro V7000

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 is positioned at rank 399 and the FirePro V7000 is on rank 243, so the FirePro V7000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 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 Per Dollar FirePro V7000

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

91%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

84%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

82%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

81%

#228

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4197%

#243

FirePro V7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $100

100%

#244

Quadro P500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

90%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

89%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

83%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

82%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

80%

#254

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

78%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

78%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

78%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

76%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

76%

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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V7000.

Insight	Radeon R9 M290X	FirePro V7000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $100), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 69.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M290X	FirePro V7000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+69.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 M290X Benchmark Check

FirePro V7000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M290X and FirePro V7000

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.

FirePro V7000

The FirePro V7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,162 points. Launch price was $1,249.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M290X scores 3,218 and the FirePro V7000 reaches 3,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M290X is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7000). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000).

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X	FirePro V7000
G3D Mark Score	3,218+2%	3,162
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.304 TFLOPS	2.432 TFLOPS+6%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	80
L1 Cache	320 KB	320 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X	FirePro V7000
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 GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X	FirePro V7000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M290X draws 100W versus the FirePro V7000's 150W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R9 M290X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 350W (FirePro V7000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X	FirePro V7000
TDP	100W-33%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	242mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	32.2+53%	21.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M290X launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the FirePro V7000 launched at $899 and now averages $100. The Radeon R9 M290X costs 40% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.6 (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 31.6 (FirePro V7000) — the Radeon R9 M290X offers 69.6% better value. The Radeon R9 M290X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).