Radeon R9 M290X vs GRID P100-8Q

Radeon R9 M290X

2014Core: 850 MHzBoost: 900 MHz

GRID P100-8Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M290X

100

3,218

0.0%

3,267

+1.5%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

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 GRID P100-8Q is on rank 384, so the GRID P100-8Q 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 GRID P100-8Q

#369

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

33575%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

100%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

98%

#386

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

98%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

95%

#388

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

95%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

91%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

86%

#391

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

86%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

80%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

73%

#394

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

73%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

70%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

68%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

61%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

55%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P100-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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	GRID P100-8Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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 $550), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 802.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M290X	GRID P100-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+802.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550)

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

GRID P100-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M290X and GRID P100-8Q

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.

GRID P100-8Q

The GRID P100-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,267 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M290X scores 3,218 and the GRID P100-8Q reaches 3,267 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M290X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID P100-8Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 640 (GRID P100-8Q). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID P100-8Q). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X	GRID P100-8Q
G3D Mark Score	3,218	3,267+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+100%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.304 TFLOPS+38%	1.672 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1306 MHz+45%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+100%	40
L1 Cache	320 KB	320 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X	GRID P100-8Q
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 GRID P100-8Q 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. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 2 MB (GRID P100-8Q) — the GRID P100-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X	GRID P100-8Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M290X draws 100W versus the GRID P100-8Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon R9 M290X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 350W (GRID P100-8Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X	GRID P100-8Q
TDP	100W-56%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	32.2+122%	14.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M290X launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GRID P100-8Q launched at $7374 and now averages $550. The Radeon R9 M290X costs 89.1% less ($490 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.6 (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 5.9 (GRID P100-8Q) — the Radeon R9 M290X offers 808.5% better value. The GRID P100-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).