Radeon R9 M290X vs GeForce 770M

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 GeForce 770M is on rank 57, so the GeForce 770M 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 GeForce 770M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

95%

#47

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

201%

#49

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

182%

#50

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

181%

#54

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

165%

#55

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

164%

#57

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

97%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M290X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 M290X	GeForce 770M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $60), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 51.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M290X	GeForce 770M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+51.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)	✅More affordable ($40)

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

GeForce 770M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M290X and GeForce 770M

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.

GeForce 770M

The GeForce 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,246 points. Launch price was $189.99.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M290X scores 3,218 and the GeForce 770M reaches 3,246 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M290X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 770M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 960 (GeForce 770M). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 797 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X	GeForce 770M
G3D Mark Score	3,218	3,246
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+33%	960
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.304 TFLOPS+51%	1.53 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	900 MHz+13%	797 MHz
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	80	80
L1 Cache	320 KB+300%	80 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X	GeForce 770M
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)

The Radeon R9 M290X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 770M has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 M290X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 384 KB (GeForce 770M) — the Radeon R9 M290X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X	GeForce 770M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M290X draws 100W versus the GeForce 770M's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 350W (GeForce 770M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X	GeForce 770M
TDP	100W	75W-25%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Legacy
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	32.2	43.3+34%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 770M costs 33.3% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.6 (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 81.2 (GeForce 770M) — the GeForce 770M offers 51.5% better value. The Radeon R9 M290X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).