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Compare SAPPHIRE AMD Radeon R9 290X vs AMD Radeon R9 280X OC Vapor-X

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85
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83
Brand
Sapphire
Brand
SAPPHIRE
Model
21226-00-40G
Model
11221-12-40G
Release Date
📅 November 2013
Release Date
📅 October 2013
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User reviews
★★★★★
(7 reviews)
User reviews
★★★★★
(22 reviews)
TDP
🔌 300 Watts
TDP
🔌 250 Watts
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Pros
  • VGA for Enthusiasts
  • Plenty of features
  • Ideal for UHD gaming
Pros
  • 3 Fans
  • Effective cooling
Cons
  • Very noisy
  • High temperatures
  • High power consumption
  • No VGA output
Cons
  • Very long card

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the SAPPHIRE AMD Radeon R9 290X:

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Reasons to buy the SAPPHIRE AMD Radeon R9 280X OC Vapor-X:

  • Around 17% lower thermal design power

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