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    GeForce MX130 vs Radeon R9 290X

    When comparing GeForce MX130 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 MX130 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 MX130 is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce MX130 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 MX130 here:

    GeForce MX130 Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce MX130 Radeon R9 290X
    Power consumption (TDP) 30 Watt 250 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None 1 x 6-pin + 1 x 8-pin
    Memory type GDDR5, DDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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    • Radeon R9 290X has 733% more power consumption, than GeForce MX130.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce MX130 and Radeon R9 290X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
    • GeForce MX130 is used in Laptops, and Radeon R9 290X - in Desktops.
    • GeForce MX130 is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon R9 290X - with GCN.
    • GeForce MX130 and Radeon R9 290X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX130 is 3762 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 290X.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 9−10 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 5−6 24−27
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 18−20
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 21−24 60−65
    medium / 1080p 10−12 45−50
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 258% more, than GeForce MX130.

    Full Specs

      GeForce MX130 Radeon R9 290X
    Architecture Maxwell GCN
    Code name N16S-GTR Hawaii XT
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 1 January 2018 24 October 2013
    Pipelines 384 2816
    Core clock speed 1122 MHz
    Boost Clock 1242 MHz 947 MHz
    Transistor count 6,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 29.81 176.0
    Floating-point performance 953.9 gflops 5,632 gflops
    Length 275 mm
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 512 Bit
    Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 1250 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 40.1 GB/s 320 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.3
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 2.0
    Vulkan 1.1.126 +
    CUDA +
    Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.76 kh/s
    FreeSync +
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 623 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Optimus +
    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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