No, two R9 290 graphics cards won't match a Titan X or 980 Ti in performance.
No, two R9 290 graphics cards won't match a Titan X or 980 Ti in performance.
Hello everyone. I recorded a video demonstrating my setup surpassing Titan X performance and achieving a 980 ti in a 4K Firestrike test. This highlights how even budget GPUs can deliver comparable results to higher-end machines. Can a R9 290 match a Titan X or a 980 ti? Check out the YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/Everendlesss. High resolution images: http://i.imgur.com/jnCsJEX.jpg http://i.imgur.com/x7c1VYe.gifv http://i.imgur.com/hA52m0P.jpg Thanks to Linus for all the great content—it's been incredibly helpful!
For the record, the 980 Ti has the potential to beat the Titan X and sometimes does which is $650. Yes, you can have slower cards in SLI or Crossfire beat more expensive cards, but you have a chance of running into a game that doesn't play well with dual, triple, or quad card setups and thus, you are limited to a single card, severely limiting performance, which is why most people recommend a single more powerful card over two or more weaker cards in SLI/Crossfire.
Good luck with your intense performance! A single GPU matching the power of two is superior to the pair.
Yes, two R9 290s in XFire can outperform a Titan X/980 Ti under certain conditions. However, some setups might struggle due to issues like micro-shuttering, driver compatibility, or reduced performance. Consider the R9 295X2—it's currently the most powerful single graphics card available. While it’s extremely capable, it may not always be the top choice in every scenario. It’s similar to Voodoo 5 6000 if you’re familiar with its performance.
All of this I knew before I even bought any gpus at all. With direct X 12 coming soon, I am confident my AMD cards will show true colors. I got these cards for cheap, and already had my cpu water cooled. If I wanted to buy a 980 ti, or titan x, the cost of the cards PLUS the waterblock will be insane compared to what I spent on these. There are not many games I have a single problem with. Mostly I play BF4, which has mantle. So my build is perfect for that. Obviously this is a synthetic benchmark. I know gaming is a different story. But mega stuttering is not the case at all haha. True green team I see hahahaa
I own two 290x's and everything I play runs perfectly, like butter.
The true green team is mistaken. AMD faced years of issues with Crossfire frame times and only recently addressed them in the past few years. The HD7000 Series onward. Yes, it’s not obvious now, but it was a complete mess before they fixed the frame timing problems and improved pacing. Running Crossfire was a real hassle for most users until those changes. Nvidia also had its share of problems, but at the time, they were more reliable in delivering consistent frame times. If everything is working well and you get what you need, it’s pretty great.
Looking into Direct X 12 with Nvidia graphics is exciting. I'm curious what challenges team green might face again when AMD improves its cards! My setup will soon include a Samsung 4K display, and I'm eager to experience some high-resolution games. Awesome brother, and thanks for the great 290s!