Product comparison · 2 gpus

ASUS R9290X-4GD5 graphics card AMD Radeon R9 vs MSI 2GD5 OC

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 13identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Graphics processor
    • R9290X-4GD5 graphics card AMD Radeon R9:Radeon R9 290X
    • 2GD5 OC:Radeon R7 260X
  • Processor frequency
    • R9290X-4GD5 graphics card AMD Radeon R9:1000 MHz
    • 2GD5 OC:1175 MHz
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • R9290X-4GD5 graphics card AMD Radeon R9:4 GB
    • 2GD5 OC:2 GB
  • Memory bus
    • R9290X-4GD5 graphics card AMD Radeon R9:512 bit
    • 2GD5 OC:128 bit
  • Memory clock speed
    • R9290X-4GD5 graphics card AMD Radeon R9:1250 MHz
    • 2GD5 OC:6500 MHz
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • R9290X-4GD5 graphics card AMD Radeon R9:2
    • 2GD5 OC:1
  • DVI-I ports quantity
    • R9290X-4GD5 graphics card AMD Radeon R9:0
    • 2GD5 OC:1
  • Length
    • R9290X-4GD5 graphics card AMD Radeon R9:276.8 mm
    • 2GD5 OC:203 mm

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Comparison of R9290X-4GD5, 2GD5 OC
36 specifications
Processor2 differ
Graphics processor familyAMDAMD
Graphics processorDiffersRadeon R9 290XRadeon R7 260X
Maximum resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
CUDAKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1000 MHz1175 MHz
Graphics card RAMDACKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 MHz
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2560 x 1600 pixels
Memory3 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Graphics card memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory busDiffers512 bit128 bit
Memory clock speedDiffers1250 MHz6500 MHz
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Interface typePCI Express 3.0PCI Express 3.0
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers21
DVI-I ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
Performanceidentical
PhysXNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
DirectX version11.211.2
HDCPYesYes
Dual Link DVIYesYes
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Designidentical
Cooling typeActiveActive
Number of slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, RedUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Minimum system power supplyKnown for one300 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplementary power connectorsKnown for one1x 6-pin, 1x 8-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
LengthDiffers276.8 mm203 mm
DepthDiffers35.5 mm36 mm
HeightDiffers109.2 mm123 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneASUS GPU Tweak & DriverUnknown — not stated by the source

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