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    GeForce GT 755M SLI vs Radeon R9 290X

    When comparing GeForce GT 755M SLI and Radeon R9 290X, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GT 755M SLI and Radeon R9 290X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GT 755M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GT 755M SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GT 755M SLI here:

    GeForce GT 755M SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GT 755M SLI Radeon R9 290X
    Power consumption (TDP) 2x ~50 Watt 250 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 1 x 6-pin + 1 x 8-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2x 2 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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    • Radeon R9 290X has 12400% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 755M SLI.
    • Radeon R9 290X has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 755M SLI.
    • GeForce GT 755M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon R9 290X - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GT 755M SLI is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R9 290X - with GCN.
    • GeForce GT 755M SLI and Radeon R9 290X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 755M SLI is 4150 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 290X.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 14−16 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 8−9 24−27
    QHD / 1440p 2−3 18−20
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 30−35 60−65
    medium / 1080p 18−20 45−50
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 153% more, than GeForce GT 755M SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GT 755M SLI Radeon R9 290X
    Architecture Kepler GCN
    Code name N14P-? Hawaii XT
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 1 November 2013 24 October 2013
    Pipelines 768 2816
    Core clock speed 980 MHz
    Boost Clock 947 MHz
    Transistor count 2x 1300 Million 6,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 176.0
    Floating-point performance 5,632 gflops
    Length 275 mm
    Memory bus width 2x 128 Bit 512 Bit
    Memory clock speed 5400 MHz 1250 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 320 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
    Shader Model 6.3
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 2.0
    Vulkan +
    CUDA +
    Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.76 kh/s
    FreeSync +
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 623 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Eyefinity +
    HD3D +
    TrueAudio +
    Design reference
    DisplayPort support +
    CrossFire +
    DDMA audio +
    Decred / DCR (Decred) 1.07 Gh/s
    Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 25.75 Mh/s
    Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 350 Sol/s
    AppAcceleration +
    LiquidVR +
    TressFX +
    UVD +
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