Radeon R9 M290X vs P102-100
Radeon R9 M290X
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P102-100
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 P102-100 is on rank 201, so the P102-100 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 P102-100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The P102-100 uses modern memory architecture. The P102-100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M290X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The P102-100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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 | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M290X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $80 for the P102-100, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 30% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M290X | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 P102-100
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.
P102-100
The P102-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1582 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3200 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,301 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M290X scores 3,218 and the P102-100 reaches 3,301 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M290X is built on GCN 1.0 while the P102-100 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 3,200 (P102-100). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 10.77 TFLOPS (P102-100). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1683 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,218 | 3,301+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 3200+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.304 TFLOPS | 10.77 TFLOPS+367% |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 1683 MHz+87% |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 80 | 200+150% |
| L1 Cache | 0.31 MB | 1.2 MB+287% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2.5 MB+400% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P102-100 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 2.5 MB (P102-100) — the P102-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2.5 MB+400% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M290X draws 100W versus the P102-100's 250W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M290X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 350W (P102-100). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-60% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 32.2+144% | 13.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M290X launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the P102-100 launched at $600 and now averages $80. The Radeon R9 M290X costs 25% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.6 (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 41.3 (P102-100) — the Radeon R9 M290X offers 29.8% better value. The P102-100 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400-33% | $600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-25% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.6+30% | 41.3 |
| Codename | Neptune | GP102 |
| Release | January 9 2014 | February 12 2018 |
| Ranking | #566 | #560 |
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