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Radeon R9 290X vs Radeon RX 9070 XT
The Radeon R9 290X is much slower than the Radeon RX 9070 XT on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
Radeon RX 9070 XT63% Score
- Up to 648% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 11 years and 6 months newer
- Up to 586% better value for money
- Up to 9% more expensive – $649.99 vs $549
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 9070 XT has 764% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 9070 XT fills pixels 494% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
Radeon RX 9070 XT maps textures 332% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
Radeon RX 9070 XT moves data 101% faster.
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GDDR6512-bit
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256-bitVolcanic Islands (R9 200)
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon R9 290X or Radeon RX 9070 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 9070 XT. It's 688% faster than the Radeon R9 290X on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon RX 9070 XT than Radeon R9 290X?expand_more
688% 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 290X or Radeon RX 9070 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 9070 XT 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 Radeon RX 9070 XT worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 63/100 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 290X and Radeon RX 9070 XT?expand_more
Performance: Radeon R9 290X scores 8/100, Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 63/100. 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 9070 XT 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 9070 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon R9 290X and Radeon RX 9070 XT?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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