Subscribe to our YouTube channel ×

    GeForce 8800M GTX SLI vs Radeon R9 M290X

    When comparing GeForce 8800M GTX SLI and Radeon R9 M290X, 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 8800M GTX SLI and Radeon R9 M290X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
    GeForce 8800M GTX SLI Check Price
    Radeon R9 M290X Check Price

    GeForce 8800M GTX SLI and Radeon R9 M290X are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce 8800M GTX SLI and Radeon R9 M290X are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 8800M GTX SLI or Radeon R9 M290X here:

    GeForce 8800M GTX SLI Laptops
    Radeon R9 M290X Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 8800M GTX SLI Radeon R9 M290X
    Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 100 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
      Check Price Check Price
    • GeForce 8800M GTX SLI has 30% more power consumption, than Radeon R9 M290X.
    • GeForce 8800M GTX SLI has 508 GB more memory, than Radeon R9 M290X.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce 8800M GTX SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon R9 M290X - with GCN.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M290X is 350 MHz higher, than GeForce 8800M GTX SLI.
    • GeForce 8800M GTX SLI is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M290X - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon R9 M290X is 400 MHz higher, than GeForce 8800M GTX SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 6−7 16−18
    ultra / 1080p 4−5 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
    4K / 2160p − 4−5
    low / 720p 16−18 30−35
    medium / 1080p 7−8 20−22
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than GeForce 8800M GTX SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 8800M GTX SLI Radeon R9 M290X
    Architecture G9x GCN
    Code name NB8E-GTX Neptune
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 19 November 2007 7 January 2014
    Pipelines 192 1280
    Core clock speed 500 MHz 850 MHz
    Boost Clock 900 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 2,800 million
    Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 72.00
    Floating-point performance 2,304 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 800 MHz 1200 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 153.6 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.4
    OpenCL Not Listed
    FreeSync +
    Bus support PCIe 3.0 x16
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 300 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
    Eyefinity +
    HD3D +
    PowerTune +
    DualGraphics +
    ZeroCore +
    Switchable graphics +
    Mantle +
    Compute units 20
      Check Price Check Price

    Similar compares