GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon R9 290X
The GeForce GT 1030 is much slower than the Radeon R9 290X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
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.
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Radeon R9 290X has 400% more compute power.
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Radeon R9 290X fills pixels 172% faster.
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Radeon R9 290X maps textures 400% faster.
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Radeon R9 290X moves data 566% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, GeForce GT 1030 or Radeon R9 290X?
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
Which is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GT 1030 or Radeon R9 290X?
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
What is the difference between GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon R9 290X?
Performance: GeForce GT 1030 scores 2/100, 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.
Will the GeForce GT 1030 or Radeon R9 290X bottleneck my PC?
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.
Is it worth upgrading to the GeForce GT 1030 or Radeon R9 290X?
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Does VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon R9 290X?
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.
Popular Comparisons
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