GeForce GTX 770 vs Radeon R9 290X

When comparing GeForce GTX 770 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 GTX 770 and Radeon R9 290X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 770 Radeon R9 290X
Power consumption (TDP) 230 Watt 250 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors One 8-pin and one 6-pin 1 x 6-pin + 1 x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • Radeon R9 290X has 8% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 770.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon R9 290X has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 770.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 770 is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R9 290X - with GCN.
  • GeForce GTX 770 and Radeon R9 290X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Radeon R9 290X is 265 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 770.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 770 is 5762 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 290X.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 35−40
ultra / 1080p 21−24 24−27
QHD / 1440p 16−18 18−20
4K / 2160p 10−11 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 60−65
medium / 1080p 40−45 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 770.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 770 Radeon R9 290X
Architecture Kepler GCN
Code name GK104 Hawaii XT
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 30 May 2013 24 October 2013
Pipelines 1536 2816
Core clock speed 1046 MHz
Boost Clock 1085 MHz 947 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 6,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 134 billion/sec 176.0
Floating-point performance 3,333 gflops 5,632 gflops
Length 10.5" (26.7 cm) 275 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 512 Bit
Memory clock speed 7012 MHz 1250 MHz
Memory bandwidth 224.3 GB/s 320 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.3
OpenGL 4.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.126 +
CUDA +
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.76 kh/s
FreeSync +
CUDA cores 1536
Bus support PCI Express 3.0 PCIe 3.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
Multi monitor support 4 displays
HDMI + +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
3D Gaming +
3D Vision +
3D Vision Live +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 113 Mh/s 623 Mh/s
Eyefinity +
HD3D +
TrueAudio +
Design reference
DisplayPort support +
CrossFire +
DDMA audio +
Decred / DCR (Decred) 1.07 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 3.9 Mh/s 25.75 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 350 Sol/s
AppAcceleration +
Blu Ray 3D +
LiquidVR +
TressFX +
UVD +
Minimum recommended system power 600 Watt
PhysX +
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