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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon R9 290X vs Radeon R9 295X2

The Radeon R9 290X is slightly faster than the Radeon R9 295X2 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 173% cheaper$549 vs $1499
  • Up to 179% better value for money
  • Is 6 months newer
  • Up to 173% more expensive$1499 vs $549

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Similar overall gaming performance.

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AMD Radeon R9 290X Logo
Radeon R9 290X
5632 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon R9 295X2 Logo
Radeon R9 295X2
5733 TFLOPS

Radeon R9 295X2 has 2% more compute power.

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AMD Radeon R9 295X2 Logo
Radeon R9 295X2
65.15 GP/s

Radeon R9 295X2 fills pixels 2% faster.

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Radeon R9 295X2
179.2 GT/s

Radeon R9 295X2 maps textures 2% faster.

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Radeon R9 290X draws 210W less power.

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GDDR5
512-bit
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512-bit
Volcanic Islands (R9 200)
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Volcanic Islands (R9 200)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon R9 290X or Radeon R9 295X2?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, Radeon R9 290X or Radeon R9 295X2?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 Radeon R9 290X and Radeon R9 295X2?expand_more
Performance: Radeon R9 290X scores 8/100, Radeon R9 295X2 scores 8/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon R9 290X or Radeon R9 295X2 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 290X or Radeon R9 295X2?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 Radeon R9 290X and Radeon R9 295X2?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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