GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB vs Radeon R9 290X
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is much faster than the Radeon R9 290X 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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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB ranks 20 points higher.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB has 292% more compute power.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB fills pixels 90% faster.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB maps textures 96% faster.
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Radeon R9 290X moves data 11% faster.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB draws 130W less power.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB or Radeon R9 290X?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB. It's 250% faster than the Radeon R9 290X on average across 100+ games, scoring 28/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB than Radeon R9 290X?expand_more
250% 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, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB or Radeon R9 290X?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB 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 4060 Ti 8 GB worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 28/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB and Radeon R9 290X?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB scores 28/100, Radeon R9 290X scores 8/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB or Radeon R9 290X 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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB or Radeon R9 290X?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is the stronger pick at 28/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB and Radeon R9 290X?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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