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Radeon R9 M290X
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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 is positioned at rank 399 and the GeForce GT 755M SLI is on rank 285, so the GeForce GT 755M SLI 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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 755M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 755M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 GT 755M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| 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 (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 755M SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 755M SLI holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 22.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M290X | GeForce GT 755M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+22.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 and GeForce GT 755M SLI
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 GT 755M SLI
The GeForce GT 755M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 2W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,280 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M290X scores 3,218 and the GeForce GT 755M SLI reaches 3,280 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M290X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 755M SLI uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 768 (GeForce GT 755M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X | GeForce GT 755M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,218 | 3,280+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+67% | 768 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X | GeForce GT 755M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R9 M290X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 755M SLI has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M290X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X | GeForce GT 755M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M290X draws 100W versus the GeForce GT 755M SLI's 2W — a 192.2% difference. The GeForce GT 755M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 350W (GeForce GT 755M SLI). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X | GeForce GT 755M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 2W-98% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 32.2 | 1640.0+4993% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M290X launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce GT 755M SLI launched at $200 and now averages $50. The GeForce GT 755M SLI costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.6 (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 65.6 (GeForce GT 755M SLI) — the GeForce GT 755M SLI offers 22.4% better value. The Radeon R9 M290X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X | GeForce GT 755M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $200-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $50-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.6 | 65.6+22% |
| Codename | Neptune | N14P-? |
| Release | January 9 2014 | November 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #566 | #554 |
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