Radeon R9 M290X vs Radeon R9 M380

When comparing Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380, 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 R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 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 Radeon R9 M290X or Radeon R9 M380 here:

Radeon R9 M290X Laptops

Radeon R9 M380 Laptops

Main Specs

	Radeon R9 M290X	Radeon R9 M380
Power consumption (TDP)	100 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	No outputs
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Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 are build with GCN architecture.
Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M380 is 150 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M290X.
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon R9 M380 is 300 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M290X.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	16−18	16−18
ultra / 1080p	10−11	9−10
QHD / 1440p	4−5	4−5
4K / 2160p	4−5	4−5
low / 720p	30−35	30−35
medium / 1080p	20−22	20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 7% more, than Radeon R9 M380.
high / 1080p	24−27	24−27
ultra / 1080p	21−24	21−24
QHD / 1440p	9−10	9−10
4K / 2160p	6−7	6−7
low / 720p	55−60	55−60
medium / 1080p	27−30	27−30
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 have the same average FPS in Battlefield 5.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	210−220	210−220
medium / 768p	180−190	180−190
ultra / 1080p	100−110	100−110
QHD / 1440p	55−60	55−60
4K / 2160p	30−35	30−35
high / 768p	150−160	140−150
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 1% more, than Radeon R9 M380.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	40−45	40−45
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	110−120	110−120
medium / 768p	95−100	95−100
ultra / 1080p	65−70	65−70
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p	18−20	18−20
ultra / 1080p	18−20	18−20
QHD / 1440p	16−18	16−18
4K / 2160p	6−7	6−7
low / 720p	40−45	40−45
medium / 1080p	21−24	21−24
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 have the same average FPS in Far Cry 5.
high / 1080p	27−30	27−30
ultra / 1080p	21−24	21−24
QHD / 1440p	16−18	16−18
low / 720p	100−110	100−110
medium / 1080p	55−60	55−60
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 have the same average FPS in Fortnite.
high / 1080p	27−30	27−30
ultra / 1080p	21−24	21−24
QHD / 1440p	10−11	10−11
4K / 2160p	10−11	10−11
low / 720p	55−60	55−60
medium / 1080p	30−35	30−35
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 have the same average FPS in Forza Horizon 4.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	80−85	80−85
high / 1080p	30−35	30−35
ultra / 1080p	12−14	12−14
QHD / 1440p	4−5	4−5
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 have the same average FPS in Grand Theft Auto V.
high / 1080p	10−11	10−11
ultra / 1080p	8−9	8−9
4K / 2160p	3−4	3−4
low / 720p	30−35	30−35
medium / 1080p	14−16	14−16
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p	110−120	110−120
medium / 1080p	100−110	100−110
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p	24−27	24−27
ultra / 1080p	18−20	18−20
low / 720p	60−65	60−65
medium / 1080p	24−27	24−27
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.
high / 1080p	14−16	14−16
ultra / 1080p	10−11	10−11
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	30−35
medium / 1080p	16−18	16−18
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 have the same average FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2.
low / 768p	60−65	60−65
medium / 768p	35−40	35−40
high / 1080p	21−24	20−22
ultra / 1080p	12−14	12−14
4K / 2160p	8−9	8−9
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 have the same average FPS in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
low / 768p	100−110	100−110
medium / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	35−40	35−40
high / 768p	55−60	55−60
Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 have the same average FPS in World of Tanks.

Full Specs

	Radeon R9 M290X	Radeon R9 M380
Architecture	GCN	GCN
Code name	Neptune	Strato Pro GDDR5
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Release date	7 January 2014	16 June 2015
Pipelines	1280	768
Core clock speed	850 MHz	1000 MHz
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1000 MHz
Transistor count	2,800 million	2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	72.00	48.00
Floating-point performance	2,304 gflops	1,536 gflops
Memory bus width	256 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	1200 MHz	1500 MHz
Memory bandwidth	153.6 GB/s	96 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
Shader Model	5.1	6.3
OpenGL	4.4	4.4
OpenCL	Not Listed	Not Listed
FreeSync	+	+
Bus support	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	300 Mh/s	194 Mh/s
Laptop size	large	medium sized
Eyefinity	+	+
HD3D	+	+
PowerTune	+	+
DualGraphics	+	+
TrueAudio		+
ZeroCore	+	+
Switchable graphics	+	+
Mantle	+	+
Compute units	20
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Radeon R9 M290X vs Radeon R9 M380

Radeon R9 M290X and Radeon R9 M380 are Laptop Graphics Cards

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