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Performance
Radeon R9 390X962% better
17,94417% of 104,737
Radeon R5 M430
1,6892% of 104,737
The Radeon R9 390X has 962% better performance than the Radeon R5 M430 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Radeon R9 390X
41.8326% of 161.45
Radeon R5 M430
No data available
The Radeon R9 390X has 26% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the AMD Radeon R9 390X GPU
The AMD Radeon R9 390X is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2015 with a MSRP of $429. It is built on the GCN 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Grenada) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R9 390X has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 512 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 384 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The R9 390X includes 2,816 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,050 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 176 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The R9 390X occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 275 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The R9 390X has the 123rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.13% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,944 score and $429 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 41.83. This is the 70th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon R5 M430 GPU
The AMD Radeon R5 M430 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2016. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Jet) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R5 M430 has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 1,125 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 18 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The R5 M430 includes 320 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 780 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,030 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 20 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Benchmark Performance
The R5 M430 has the 396th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.61% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon R9 390X | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2015 | Q2 2016 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $429 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Dota 2 - Reborn
The Witcher 3
GTA V
BioShock Infinite
FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided | Radeon R9 390X | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 14 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
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| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro P2000 Mobile | 70 | +419% |
| GeForce 920MX | 20.8 | +54% |
| Radeon R7 M460 | 14.5 | +7% |
| Radeon R7 M440 | 13.9 | +3% |
| Radeon R7 M360 | 13.6 | +1% |
| Radeon R5 M430 | 13.5 | |
| Radeon R5 M255 | 13.5 | +0% |
| GeForce 920M | 12.8 | -5% |
| GeForce GT 720M | 9.5 | -30% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
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| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Radeon R9 390X962% better
17,94417% of 104,737
Radeon R5 M430
1,6892% of 104,737
The Radeon R9 390X has 962% better performance than the Radeon R5 M430 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R9 390X is ranked 123rd with a score of 17,944, and the Radeon R5 M430 is ranked 396th with a score of 1,689.
Performance per dollar
Radeon R9 390X
41.8326% of 161.45
Radeon R5 M430
No data available
The Radeon R9 390X has 64% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Radeon R9 390X's 41.83 performance per dollar ranks it 70th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 570 | 18,967 | +6% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 18,224.5 | +2% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 17,944 | |
| Radeon RX 480 | 17,919 | -0% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 17,624.5 | -2% |
| GeForce GT 735M | 1,713 | -90% |
| Radeon HD 8750M | 1,698 | -91% |
| Radeon R5 M330 | 1,689 | -91% |
| Radeon R5 M430 | 1,689 | -91% |
| Radeon R5 M320 | 1,652 | -91% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
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| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 58.2 | +39% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 57.62 | +38% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 54.11 | +29% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 48.85 | +17% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 48.73 | +17% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | |
| Radeon R9 280X | 36.09 | -14% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 35.53 | -15% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | -23% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | -24% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon R9 390X | Radeon R5 M430 |
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| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 74,351 (+1,253.56%) | 5,493 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 12,389 (+1,133.96%) | 1,004 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 14,327 (+686.55%) | 1,821.5 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 130.9 (+337.79%) | 29.9 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 9,417 (+1,351%) | 649 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 821 (+59.73%) | 514 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon R9 390X | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Grenada | Jet |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 6,200 million | 690 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon R9 390X | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 384 Gb/s | 18 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,125 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 512 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 128 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon R9 390X | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 275 W | -- |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | -- |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon R9 390X | Radeon R5 M430 |
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| Stream Processors (SP) | 2,816 | 320 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 44 | 5 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 176 | 20 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,050 MHz | 780 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 1,030 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon R9 390X | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 67.2 GPixel/s | 8.24 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 184.8 GTexel/s | 20.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 5.91 TFLOPS | 659.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 739.2 GFLOPS | 41.2 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon R9 390X | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.