RTX A400 vs Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
RTX A400
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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 RTX A400 is positioned at rank 26 and the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is on rank 408, so the RTX A400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RTX A400
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A400 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2014). The RTX A400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A400.
| Insight | RTX A400 | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $135 versus $200 for the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire, it costs 33% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 47.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A400 | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+47.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($135) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 RTX A400 and Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
RTX A400
The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.
Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A400 scores 5,983 and the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A400 is built on Ampere while the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire uses GCN, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (RTX A400) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Boost clocks: 1762 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | RTX A400 | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,983 | 6,000 |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2560+233% |
| Boost Clock | 1762 MHz+96% | 900 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A400 | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 512-bit (Dual).
| Feature | RTX A400 | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 512-bit (Dual)+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A400 draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire's 200W — a 120% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTX A400) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | RTX A400 | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-75% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 119.7+299% | 30.0 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A400 launched at $135 MSRP and currently averages $135, while the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire launched at $800 and now averages $200. The RTX A400 costs 32.5% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.3 (RTX A400) vs 30.0 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) — the RTX A400 offers 47.7% better value. The RTX A400 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2014).
| Feature | RTX A400 | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $135-83% | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $135-33% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.3+48% | 30.0 |
| Codename | GA107 | Neptune CF |
| Release | April 16 2024 | March 1 2014 |
| Ranking | #397 | #348 |
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