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ASUS AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB GDDR5 vs ASUS R7260-1GD5 AMD Radeon R7 260

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 13identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Graphics processor
    • AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB GDDR5:Radeon R9 290
    • R7260-1GD5 AMD Radeon R7 260:Radeon R7 260
  • Maximum resolution
    • AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB GDDR5:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • R7260-1GD5 AMD Radeon R7 260:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB GDDR5:947 MHz
    • R7260-1GD5 AMD Radeon R7 260:1000 MHz
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB GDDR5:4 GB
    • R7260-1GD5 AMD Radeon R7 260:1 GB
  • Memory bus
    • AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB GDDR5:512 bit
    • R7260-1GD5 AMD Radeon R7 260:128 bit
  • Memory clock speed
    • AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB GDDR5:5000 MHz
    • R7260-1GD5 AMD Radeon R7 260:6000 MHz
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB GDDR5:2
    • R7260-1GD5 AMD Radeon R7 260:0
  • DVI-I ports quantity
    • AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB GDDR5:0
    • R7260-1GD5 AMD Radeon R7 260:1

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Comparison of AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB GDDR5, R7260-1GD5
38 specifications
Processor3 differ
Graphics processor familyAMDAMD
Graphics processorDiffersRadeon R9 290Radeon R7 260
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
CUDANoNo
Processor frequencyDiffers947 MHz1000 MHz
FireStreamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneQuad-GPU CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB1 GB
Graphics card memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory busDiffers512 bit128 bit
Memory clock speedDiffers5000 MHz6000 MHz
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Interface typePCI Express 3.0PCI Express 3.0
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers20
DVI-I ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity11
DVI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
PhysXNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
DirectX version11.211.2
HDCPYesYes
Dual Link DVIDiffersYesNo
HD3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Cooling typeActiveActive
Bracket heightKnown for oneFull-Height (FH)Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneFull-Height/Full-Length (FH/FL)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, RedUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Supplementary power connectorsKnown for one1x 6-pin, 1x 8-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
LengthDiffers287 mm220.9 mm
Depth40.6 mm40.6 mm
HeightDiffers147.3 mm111.7 mm
Packaging content1 differ
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersGPU Tweak & DriverASUS GPU Tweak & Driver

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