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Compare GIGABYTE AMD Radeon R9 290 OC vs AMD Radeon R9 290X OC

GIGABYTE AMD Radeon R9 290 OC and GIGABYTE AMD Radeon R9 290X OC are both graphics cards with the same GPU Interface (PCIe x16), GPU Memory Size (4 GB) and GPU Memory Type (GDDR5). The main differences are in GPU Gaming Performance (Rasterization) (+11%) and GPU Chipset.
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Pangoly Score (How do we rate?)
92
Pangoly Score (How do we rate?)
90
Brand
GIGABYTE
Brand
GIGABYTE
Model
GV-R929OC-4GD
Model
GV-R929XOC-4GD
Release Date
📅 February 2014
Release Date
📅 July 2014
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★☆
(69 reviews)
User reviews
★★★★☆
(44 reviews)
GPU Gaming Performance (Rasterization) (Charts)
75th / 101
(-11%)
GPU Gaming Performance (Rasterization) (Charts)
73rd / 101
(0%)
Gaming Effective Value
-
Gaming Effective Value
-
TDP
🔌 250 Watts
TDP
🔌 300 Watts
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Pros
  • Excellent performanceGreat price4GB video memoryExcellent for Bitcoin miningWindForce cooler
Pros
  • VGA for EnthusiastsPlenty of featuresIdeal for UHD gamingWindForce cooler
Cons
  • High power consumptionNo VGA output
Cons
  • High power consumptionNo VGA output
GPU Interface
PCIe x16
GPU Interface
PCIe x16
GPU Chipset
Radeon R9 290
GPU Chipset
Radeon R9 290X
GPU Memory Size
4 GB
GPU Memory Size
4 GB
GPU Memory Type
GDDR5
GPU Memory Type
GDDR5
GPU Memory Interface
512-bit
GPU Memory Interface
-
GPU Clock Rate
1040 MHz
GPU Clock Rate
1040 MHz
GPU Boost Clock Rate
-
GPU Boost Clock Rate
-
Length
294 mm
Length
294 mm
Cooling Type
3 Fans
Cooling Type
3 Fans
Power Connectors
1 PCIe 8-pin + 1 PCIe 6-pin
Power Connectors
1 PCIe 8-pin + 1 PCIe 6-pin
SLI Support
No
SLI Support
No
CrossFire Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
DVI-D (Dual Link)
2
DVI-D (Dual Link)
2
DVI-I (Dual Link)
0
DVI-I (Dual Link)
0
DisplayPort
1
DisplayPort
1
HDMI
1
HDMI
1
G-SYNC Support
No
G-SYNC Support
No
FreeSync Support
No
FreeSync Support
No
Expansion slots required
2
Expansion slots required
2

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the GIGABYTE AMD Radeon R9 290 OC:

  • Better Pangoly Score. (How do we rate?)
  • Around 17% lower thermal design power

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Reasons to buy the GIGABYTE AMD Radeon R9 290X OC:

  • Moderately better gaming performance, around +11%

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