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AMD Radeon R9-290 review
Posted by: on: 11/07/2013 02:28 PM [
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We review the AMD Radeon R9-290. We'll benchmark these cards with FCAT Frametimes, Ultra High Definition and of course we'll check out game performance with the latest games next to power consumption and heat levels as well. This is one review you don't want to miss! The new second to best flagship product has been long awaited and anticipated. The Radeon R9-290 will compete with Nvidia's GeForce GTX 780. The card as such is a beast. As such this in-depth review will cover the Volcanic Islands GPU architecture, Hawaii for the 290 series.
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PhazeDelta1
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 06:09 AM
So the 290 is more or less even with the 780 in performance but for $125 less.
So the 290 is more or less even with the 780 in performance but for $125 less.
alanm
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 06:15 AM
I dont see any point in the 290x after this.
I dont see any point in the 290x after this.
Blackops_2
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 06:20 AM
This is what i'm thinking most will think as well. Same goes for the 780 honestly. Though i want to see some OCing results on better coolers. I have to see something that will be able to compete with a 780 around 1200 on the core or better. Because apparently classy's and HOF's are pretty much guaranteed to hit that or above. From what most tell me 1300+ on air is very common.
I dont see any point in the 290x after this.
This is what i'm thinking most will think as well. Same goes for the 780 honestly. Though i want to see some OCing results on better coolers. I have to see something that will be able to compete with a 780 around 1200 on the core or better. Because apparently classy's and HOF's are pretty much guaranteed to hit that or above. From what most tell me 1300+ on air is very common.
Pill Monster
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 06:24 AM
Nice review! Slightly underwhelming OC potential though....hopefully this will improve over the next few months with mature chips...who knows.
Btw Hilbert can you list the IC's used please, some of these AIB's are still offloading Elpida's leftovers.....it would help to know which cards have them...
Btw Hilbert can you list the IC's used please, some of these AIB's are still offloading Elpida's leftovers.....it would help to know which cards have them...
PhazeDelta1
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 06:27 AM
What's wrong with Elipda? I figured with Micron taking over, they'd start putting out some quality stuff.
What's wrong with Elipda? I figured with Micron taking over, they'd start putting out some quality stuff.
sverek
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 07:01 AM
Thank you very much for great review!
At this price I see this card as a potential upgrade for myself.
Now just waiting for custom coolers.
This card is the killer.
Thank you very much for great review!
At this price I see this card as a potential upgrade for myself.
Now just waiting for custom coolers.
This card is the killer.
Pill Monster
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 07:22 AM
Yeah but Micron acquired a mountain of fabricated Elpida IC's with the takeover which have found their way onto some of the 280x cards. And Micron chips don't have "Elpida" stamped on the
There's nothing really wrong with Elpida, they just don't overclock as high as Hynix or Samsung. Especially Hynix.
What's wrong with Elipda? I figured with Micron taking over, they'd start putting out some quality stuff.
Yeah but Micron acquired a mountain of fabricated Elpida IC's with the takeover which have found their way onto some of the 280x cards. And Micron chips don't have "Elpida" stamped on the
There's nothing really wrong with Elpida, they just don't overclock as high as Hynix or Samsung. Especially Hynix.
Straykatt
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 08:22 AM
Great review Hilbert, as always! Wow, 290 is the obvious choice. It's equal or better than the 780 and Titan. With a price tag of $399 and battlefield deluxe. AMD is beating Nvidia up.. And with the potential for more performance as mantle mature. Well done AMD, well done. *hands clapping*
Great review Hilbert, as always! Wow, 290 is the obvious choice. It's equal or better than the 780 and Titan. With a price tag of $399 and battlefield deluxe. AMD is beating Nvidia up.. And with the potential for more performance as mantle mature. Well done AMD, well done. *hands clapping*
Fox2232
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 08:24 AM
290x ~ Water point is there. BTW is it possible to use this new temperature target with older generations?
But yes, once OCed on default cooling it's same story as 7970 vs 7950: Heat vs performance is nearly same for nearly same chips.
290x ~ Water point is there. BTW is it possible to use this new temperature target with older generations?
But yes, once OCed on default cooling it's same story as 7970 vs 7950: Heat vs performance is nearly same for nearly same chips.
MikeMK
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 08:31 AM
Incredible price/performance! Just checked ocuk and you can get a sapphire for £320! That £80-£100 cheaper than a 780!
Btw Hilbert, love the thermal imaging!
Incredible price/performance! Just checked ocuk and you can get a sapphire for £320! That £80-£100 cheaper than a 780!
Btw Hilbert, love the thermal imaging!
kanej2007
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 09:04 AM
Excellent price considering the performance. Well done to the red team!
Excellent price considering the performance. Well done to the red team!
pbvider
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 09:14 AM
Just love how is faster then GTX 780,maybe nVidia should consider another price drop or they will stay with chips on stock,also the CFX 290 is faster then 780 SLI,GJ AMD,really GJ!Now keep working harder on u CFX drivers and u have a very competitive product!
Just love how is faster then GTX 780,maybe nVidia should consider another price drop or they will stay with chips on stock,also the CFX 290 is faster then 780 SLI,GJ AMD,really GJ!Now keep working harder on u CFX drivers and u have a very competitive product!
Fox2232
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 09:24 AM
AMD clearly supports shift towards 4k / 3 screens / Virtual reality. Because such industries need mainstream users to have sufficient power to even consider possibility to obtain such device.
We have not gained much performance in GPU department since launch of HD7970. But now it is here and cheap enough.
Excellent price considering the performance. Well done to the red team!
AMD clearly supports shift towards 4k / 3 screens / Virtual reality. Because such industries need mainstream users to have sufficient power to even consider possibility to obtain such device.
We have not gained much performance in GPU department since launch of HD7970. But now it is here and cheap enough.
3870>4870>5870>6970>7970>R9-290x
320 > 800 >1600>1536>2048>2816 Shaders
MADD > >Vliw5 >Vliw4 >GCN1.0>GCN1.1
320 > 800 >1600>1536>2048>2816 Shaders
MADD > >Vliw5 >Vliw4 >GCN1.0>GCN1.1
Slikar
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 10:02 AM
Absolutely love it.. this card is superb! Best buy 2013
Absolutely love it.. this card is superb! Best buy 2013
Hilbert Hagedoorn
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 10:08 AM
Btw Hilbert, love the thermal imaging!
Glad you guys like it, it'll be included as default for all future reviews.
Btw Hilbert, love the thermal imaging!
Glad you guys like it, it'll be included as default for all future reviews.
Fox2232
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 10:45 AM
^^ +1
^^ +1
Arbold
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 11:18 AM
Hey Hilbert, would you mind doing a benchmark run with this card for BF4. Since it would be very interesting how it will deal with it!
Thanks in advance!
Hey Hilbert, would you mind doing a benchmark run with this card for BF4. Since it would be very interesting how it will deal with it!
Thanks in advance!
AndreasGuido
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 11:32 AM
Nice its £320 in UK. Now im going to sit tight and wit for custom coolers!
Nice its £320 in UK. Now im going to sit tight and wit for custom coolers!
Loobyluggs
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 11:37 AM
AMD now have the edge.
AMD now have the edge.
Ash
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 11:43 AM
I'm a bit curious why the temperature & noise page was copied from the 290x instead of getting it's own sample review?
I'm a bit curious why the temperature & noise page was copied from the 290x instead of getting it's own sample review?
Hilbert Hagedoorn
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 11:54 AM
Incorrect they have been tested independently, the cards are identical in terms of noise and cooling though.
I'm a bit curious why the temperature & noise page was copied from the 290x instead of getting it's own sample review?
Incorrect they have been tested independently, the cards are identical in terms of noise and cooling though.
Undying
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 12:10 PM
Very nice review indeed.
Got to love the card, great perfromance for the price. Here in Serbia i'm seeing Sapphire 290 for 349€.
Very nice review indeed.
Got to love the card, great perfromance for the price. Here in Serbia i'm seeing Sapphire 290 for 349€.
Tyler Dalton
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 12:13 PM
I still don't trust the whole "the card is fine running at 95C."
I still don't trust the whole "the card is fine running at 95C."
Gripen90
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Posted on: 11/05/2013 12:14 PM
Are earplugs included ?
Are earplugs included ?
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Wow, 780 needs another price drop if this card is available for 350€.