Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU vs Radeon R9 290X

When comparing Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU 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 Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU and Radeon R9 290X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

Main Specs

  Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU Radeon R9 290X
Power consumption (TDP) 300 Watt 250 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 8-pin 1 x 6-pin + 1 x 8-pin
Memory type HBM2 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 16 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 20% more power consumption, than Radeon R9 290X.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 12 GB more memory, than Radeon R9 290X.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is build with GCN 5.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 290X - with GCN.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 290X - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Radeon R9 290X is 8 mm longer, than Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 454 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 290X.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 50−55 35−40
ultra / 1080p 35−40 24−27
QHD / 1440p 27−30 18−20
4K / 2160p 16−18 10−11
low / 720p 80−85 60−65
medium / 1080p 60−65 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 39% more, than Radeon R9 290X.

Full Specs

  Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU Radeon R9 290X
Architecture GCN 5.0 GCN
Code name Vega 10 Hawaii XT
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 27 June 2017 24 October 2013
Pipelines 4096 2816
Core clock speed 1400 MHz
Boost Clock 1500 MHz 947 MHz
Transistor count 12,500 million 6,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 384.0 176.0
Floating-point performance 5,632 gflops
Length 267 mm 275 mm
Memory bus width 2048 Bit 512 Bit
Memory clock speed 1704 MHz 1250 MHz
Memory bandwidth 436.2 GB/s 320 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.125 +
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.76 kh/s
FreeSync +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
HDMI +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 623 Mh/s
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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