AMD R9 290x vs HD RADEON 7990?

For a new graphics card.

 

The 7990 comes with a XFX 750w psu and costs : £479.95

The R9 290x costs : £430

 

Which one is better, I want to be using it for star citizen in the near future and keeping games at a minimum of 60fps in all games. 

 

Thanks.

well the biggest question is if the game you play has a good optimization for crossfire or not?. the 7990 are basicly 2 7970´s CF on one PCB.

Both cards have their problems. I would pick the R9 290x, providing that you pick one up with a good cooling solution. Whether you go with watercooling, or wait until the third party coolers arrive at the end of the year.