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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce RTX 5060 vs Radeon R9 290

The GeForce RTX 5060 is much faster than the Radeon R9 290 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 270% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 11 years and 8 months newer
  • Up to 33% cheaper$369.99 vs $399
  • Up to 394% better value for money
  • Up to 33% more expensive$399 vs $369.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 22 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Logo
GeForce RTX 5060
19180 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon R9 290 Logo
Radeon R9 290
4849 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 5060 has 296% more compute power.

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AMD Radeon R9 290 Logo
Radeon R9 290
60.61 GP/s

GeForce RTX 5060 fills pixels 98% faster.

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AMD Radeon R9 290 Logo
Radeon R9 290
151.5 GT/s

GeForce RTX 5060 maps textures 98% faster.

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GeForce RTX 5060 has 4 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce RTX 5060 moves data 40% faster.

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GeForce RTX 5060 draws 130W less power.

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512-bit
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Volcanic Islands (R9 200)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 5060 or Radeon R9 290?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5060. It's 314% faster than the Radeon R9 290 on average across 100+ games, scoring 29/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 5060 than Radeon R9 290?expand_more
314% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 5060 or Radeon R9 290?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5060 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 5060 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 29/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 5060 and Radeon R9 290?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 scores 29/100, Radeon R9 290 scores 7/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 5060 or Radeon R9 290 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 GeForce RTX 5060 or Radeon R9 290?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5060 is the stronger pick at 29/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 5060 and Radeon R9 290?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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