Radeon RX 580 (móvel) vs Radeon R9 290

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. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is positioned at rank #145 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 RX 580 (móvel)

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

99%

#135

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

311%

#137

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

282%

#138

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

281%

#142

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

256%

#143

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

254%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

100%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

99%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 290 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 580 (móvel).

Insight	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	Radeon R9 290
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 290 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 290 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $65), it costs 23% less, resulting in a 33% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	Radeon R9 290
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+33%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65)	✅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.

Radeon RX 580 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 290 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 580 (móvel) and Radeon R9 290

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1077 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points. Launch price was $301.69.

Radeon R9 290

The Radeon R9 290 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,184 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) scores 8,000 and the Radeon R9 290 reaches 8,184 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R9 290 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 290). Raw compute: 4.963 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 290).

Feature	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	Radeon R9 290
G3D Mark Score	8,000	8,184+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.963 TFLOPS+2%	4.849 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	144	160+11%
L1 Cache	576 KB	640 KB+11%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	Radeon R9 290
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon R9 290) — a 25% advantage for the Radeon R9 290. Bus width: 256-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 290) — the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	Radeon R9 290
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	320 GB/s+25%
Bus Width	256-bit	512-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 290). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	Radeon R9 290
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 290). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 290).

Feature	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	Radeon R9 290
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) draws 100W versus the Radeon R9 290's 275W — a 93.3% difference. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 750W (Radeon R9 290). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 275mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 95°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	Radeon R9 290
TDP	100W-64%	275W
Recommended PSU	350W-53%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	0mm	275mm
Height	0mm	109mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80-16%	95°C
Perf/Watt	80.0+168%	29.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Radeon R9 290 launched at $399 and now averages $50. The Radeon R9 290 costs 23.1% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 123.1 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 163.7 (Radeon R9 290) — the Radeon R9 290 offers 33% better value. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).

Feature	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	Radeon R9 290
MSRP	$229-43%	$399
Avg Price (30d)	$65	$50-23%
Performance per Dollar	123.1	163.7+33%
Codename	Polaris 20	Hawaii
Release	April 18 2017	November 5 2013
Ranking	#338	#316