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Performance
Radeon R9 M290X
6,8177% of 104,598
Radeon RX 570178% better
18,96718% of 104,598
The Radeon RX 570 has 178% better performance than the Radeon R9 M290X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Radeon R9 M290X
No data available
Radeon RX 570
112.2370% of 161.45
The Radeon RX 570 has 70% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the AMD Radeon R9 M290X GPU
The AMD Radeon R9 M290X is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2014. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Neptune) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R9 M290X has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,200 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 153.6 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The R9 M290X includes 1,280 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 850 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 900 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The R9 M290X has the 221st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.52% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon RX 570 GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 570 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2017 with a MSRP of $169. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Polaris 20) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The RX 570 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 224 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 570 includes 2,048 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,168 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,244 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 570 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 570 has the 117th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 18.13% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 18,967 score and $169 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 112.23. This is the 12th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon R9 M290X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2014 | Q2 2017 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $169 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Borderlands 3 | Radeon R9 M290X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 138 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 71 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 45 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 35 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 24 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 13 FPS |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon R9 M290X orRadeon RX 570
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 17 | +27% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 16.1 | +20% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 15 | +12% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 15 | +12% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 14 | +4% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 13.4 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 10 | -25% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 10 | -25% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 6 | -55% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon R9 M290X orRadeon RX 570
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 | 8.73 | -31% |
| Arc A770 | 9.27 | -27% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 9.94 | -21% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 10.28 | -18% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 12.61 | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 14.6 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 14.78 | +17% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 15.27 | +21% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 15.9 | +26% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 15.94 | +26% |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Radeon R9 M290X
6,8177% of 104,598
Radeon RX 570178% better
18,96718% of 104,598
The Radeon RX 570 has 178% better performance than the Radeon R9 M290X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R9 M290X is ranked 221st with a score of 6,817, and the Radeon RX 570 is ranked 117th with a score of 18,967.
Performance per dollar
Radeon R9 M290X
No data available
Radeon RX 570
112.2370% of 161.45
The Radeon RX 570 has 172% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Radeon RX 570's 112.23 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 21,063.5 | +209% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 19,499 | +186% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 18,967 | +178% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 18,224.5 | +167% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 17,944 | +163% |
| Radeon R9 M390 (Mac Edition) | 6,819 | +0% |
| Radeon HD 8970M | 6,818 | +0% |
| Radeon R9 M290X | 6,817 | |
| Radeon Pro 460 | 6,749 | -1% |
| Radeon 660M | 6,743 | -1% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon R9 M290X orRadeon RX 570
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 | 129.02 | +15% |
| Arc A770 | 125.54 | +12% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 115.38 | +3% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 115.35 | +3% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 114.62 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 112.23 | |
| Radeon RX 470 | 98.46 | -12% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 96.18 | -14% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 95.98 | -14% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 91.58 | -18% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon R9 M290X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 3,958 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 4,310 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 33,147 | 71,096 (+114.49%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 5,294 | 13,827 (+161.18%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 6,859 | 17,450 (+154.41%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 3,256 | 8,004 (+145.82%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 427 | 736 (+72.37%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 62 | -- |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon R9 M290X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Neptune | Polaris 20 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 2,800 million | 5,700 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon R9 M290X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 153.6 Gb/s | 224 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon R9 M290X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 100 W | 150 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 6-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | DVI, HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon R9 M290X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,280 | 2,048 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 20 | 32 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 80 | 128 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 850 MHz | 1,168 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 900 MHz | 1,244 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon R9 M290X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 28.8 GPixel/s | 39.81 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 72 GTexel/s | 159.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.3 TFLOPS | 5.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 144 GFLOPS | 318.5 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon R9 M290X | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 (1.2) | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.