Radeon R9 M290X vs Tesla M10
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 Tesla M10 is on rank 334, so the Tesla M10 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 Tesla M10
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M290X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M10.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M290X | Tesla M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| 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 | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 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 $500), it costs 88% less, resulting in a 745.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M290X | Tesla M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+745.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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 Tesla M10
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.
Tesla M10
The Tesla M10 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 ×4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,173 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M290X scores 3,218 and the Tesla M10 reaches 3,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M290X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Tesla M10 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 640 (Tesla M10). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 1.672 TFLOPS ×4 (Tesla M10). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1306 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X | Tesla M10 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,218+1% | 3,173 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+100% | 640 ×4 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.304 TFLOPS+38% | 1.672 TFLOPS ×4 |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 1306 MHz+45% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 ×4 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 ×4 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X | Tesla M10 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tesla M10 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 (Tesla M10) — the Tesla M10 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X | Tesla M10 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M290X draws 100W versus the Tesla M10's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon R9 M290X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 350W (Tesla M10). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X | Tesla M10 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-56% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 32.2+128% | 14.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M290X launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Tesla M10 launched at $2500 and now averages $500. The Radeon R9 M290X costs 88% less ($440 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.6 (Radeon R9 M290X) vs 6.3 (Tesla M10) — the Radeon R9 M290X offers 750.8% better value. The Tesla M10 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X | Tesla M10 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400-84% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-88% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.6+751% | 6.3 |
| Codename | Neptune | GM107 |
| Release | January 9 2014 | May 18 2016 |
| Ranking | #566 | #570 |
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