Arc B570 vs Radeon R9 290
The Arc B570 is much faster than the Radeon R9 290 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Arc B570 or Radeon R9 290?expand_more
The Arc B570. It's 271% faster than the Radeon R9 290 on average across 100+ games, scoring 26/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Arc B570 than Radeon R9 290?expand_more
271% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Arc B570 or Radeon R9 290?expand_more
The Arc B570 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Arc B570 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 26/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Arc B570 and Radeon R9 290?expand_more
Performance: Arc B570 scores 26/100, Radeon R9 290 scores 7/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Arc B570 or Radeon R9 290 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Arc B570 or Radeon R9 290?expand_more
The Arc B570 is the stronger pick at 26/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Arc B570 and Radeon R9 290?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
Popular Comparisons
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