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Arc A380 vs Radeon R9 290X
The Arc A380 is slightly faster than the Radeon R9 290X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
Arc A3808% Score
- Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 8 years and 9 months newer
- Up to 268% cheaper – $139.99 vs $549
- Up to 294% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
Radeon R9 290X has 34% more compute power.
Texture Fillratehelp
Radeon R9 290X maps textures 34% faster.
GDDR6
Memory Typehelp
GDDR596-bit
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512-bitAlchemist (Arc 3)
Generationhelp
Volcanic Islands (R9 200)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Arc A380 or Radeon R9 290X?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Arc A380 or Radeon R9 290X?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Arc A380 and Radeon R9 290X?expand_more
Performance: Arc A380 scores 8/100, Radeon R9 290X scores 8/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Arc A380 or Radeon R9 290X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Arc A380 or Radeon R9 290X?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Arc A380 and Radeon R9 290X?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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