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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon R9 290 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

The Radeon R9 290 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Available for $399
  • Up to 323% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti ranks 26 points higher.

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AMD Radeon R9 290 Logo
Radeon R9 290
4849 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has 389% more compute power.

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Radeon R9 290
60.61 GP/s

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti fills pixels 104% faster.

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Radeon R9 290
151.5 GT/s

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti maps textures 144% faster.

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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has 4 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti moves data 40% faster.

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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti draws 95W less power.

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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon R9 290 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. It's 371% faster than the Radeon R9 290 on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 5060 Ti than Radeon R9 290?expand_more
371% 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, Radeon R9 290 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 33/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon R9 290 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?expand_more
Performance: Radeon R9 290 scores 7/100, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti scores 33/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon R9 290 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 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 Radeon R9 290 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon R9 290 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?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.

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