Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Radeon R9 290 vs Arc B580
The Radeon R9 290 is much slower than the Arc B580 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
Arc B58031% Score
- Up to 296% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 11 years and 3 months newer
- Up to 60% cheaper – $369.99 vs $399
- Up to 534% 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.
GDDR5
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GDDR6512-bit
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192-bitVolcanic Islands (R9 200)
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon R9 290 or Arc B580?expand_more
The Arc B580. It's 343% faster than the Radeon R9 290 on average across 100+ games, scoring 31/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Arc B580 than Radeon R9 290?expand_more
343% 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, Radeon R9 290 or Arc B580?expand_more
The Arc B580 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 Arc B580 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 31/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon R9 290 and Arc B580?expand_more
Performance: Radeon R9 290 scores 7/100, Arc B580 scores 31/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon R9 290 or Arc B580 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 Radeon R9 290 or Arc B580?expand_more
The Arc B580 is the stronger pick at 31/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon R9 290 and Arc B580?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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