AMD Radeon R9 290 graphics card delivers stunning UltraHD performance for just $399

SUNNYVALE, USA: AMD has launched the AMD Radeon R9 290 graphics card, the latest addition to the award-winning AMD Radeon R9 Series GPUs, a powerful roster of ultimate-class GPUs from AMD.

The AMD Radeon R9 290 joins the recently introduced AMD Radeon R9 270X, R9 280X and R9 290X graphics cards that deliver next-generation performance and features for gamers who demand the very best.

"With the AMD Radeon R9 290 GPU, AMD cements its position as the provider of ultimate gaming experiences," said Matt Skynner, GM and corporate VP, AMD Graphics Business Unit. "We deliver on the promise of world-class performance and features with the R9 Series graphics cards. With new innovations like Mantle and AMD TrueAudio technology, AMD brings an exceptional gaming experience for enthusiasts while defying the limits of audio and visual realism."

Built on AMD's award-winning Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture, AMD Radeon R9 290 graphics cards boast a truly unique advantage with Mantle, an industry-changing technology developed by AMD. With Mantle, top game developers can empower their games to speak the native language of GCN architecture, enabling an incomparable level of hardware optimization that yields revolutionary performance.