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Radeon R9 290X vs Radeon RX 480
The Radeon R9 290X is slightly slower than the Radeon RX 480 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
Radeon RX 4808% Score
- Up to 4% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 2 years and 9 months newer
- Up to 140% cheaper – $74.95 vs $549
- Up to 149% 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 RX 480 has 4% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
Radeon R9 290X fills pixels 58% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 480 maps textures 4% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
Radeon R9 290X moves data 25% faster.
GDDR5
Memory Typehelp
GDDR5512-bit
Memory Bushelp
256-bitVolcanic Islands (R9 200)
Generationhelp
Arctic Islands (RX 400)Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon R9 290X or Radeon RX 480?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 RX 480?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 RX 480?expand_more
Performance: Radeon R9 290X scores 8/100, Radeon RX 480 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 RX 480 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 RX 480?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 RX 480?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.
Popular Comparisons
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