AMD Radeon R9 390X vs AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT

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Performance
Radeon R9 390X
17,94417% of 104,598
Radeon RX 5600 XT74% better
31,31030% of 104,598

The Radeon RX 5600 XT has 74% better performance than the Radeon R9 390X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Radeon R9 390X
41.8326% of 161.45
Radeon RX 5600 XT168% better
112.2270% of 161.45

The Radeon RX 5600 XT has 168% better value for the money than the Radeon R9 390X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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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 17.16% 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 RX 5600 XT GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2020 with a MSRP of $279. It is built on the RDNA 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 10) and is manufactured on a 7 nm process.

Memory

The RX 5600 XT has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 288 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 RX 5600 XT includes 2,304 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,130 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,560 MHz. It usually operates at 1,375 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RX 5600 XT occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RX 5600 XT has the 70th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 29.93% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 31,310 score and $279 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 112.22. This is the 13th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRadeon R9 390XRadeon RX 5600 XT
ManufacturerAMDAMD
ArchitectureGCN 2.0RDNA 1.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2015Q1 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)$429$279
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Gaming Performance

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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
FPS data for F1 24
F1 24
Radeon R9 390XRadeon RX 5600 XT
Low - 1080p
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197 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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173 FPS
High - 1080p
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124 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon R9 390X orRadeon RX 5600 XT
GPUFrames Per Second
Arc A750168.5+35%
Radeon RX 6600166.3+34%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER148.3+19%
Radeon RX 5700 XT145.4+17%
Radeon RX 5700130.1+5%
Radeon RX 5600 XT124.4
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER109.9-12%
GeForce GTX 1660103.2-17%
Radeon RX 5500 XT96.6-22%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER90.3-27%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon R9 390X orRadeon RX 5600 XT

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Radeon R9 390X
17,94417% of 104,598
Radeon RX 5600 XT74% better
31,31030% of 104,598

The Radeon RX 5600 XT has 74% better performance than the Radeon R9 390X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon R9 390X is ranked 123rd with a score of 17,944, and the Radeon RX 5600 XT is ranked 70th with a score of 31,310.

Performance per dollar
Radeon R9 390X
41.8326% of 161.45
Radeon RX 5600 XT168% better
112.2270% of 161.45

The Radeon RX 5600 XT has 168% better value for the money than the Radeon R9 390X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon R9 390X is ranked 70th with a performance per dollar of 41.83, and the Radeon RX 5600 XT is ranked 13th with a performance per dollar of 112.22.

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon R9 390X or
GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon RX 660031,774+77%
Radeon RX 570031,470+75%
Radeon RX 5600 XT31,310+74%
GeForce RTX 207031,260+74%
Radeon RX Vega 6430,823.5+72%
Radeon RX 57018,967+6%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER18,224.5+2%
Radeon R9 390X17,944
Radeon RX 48017,919-0%
Radeon RX 47017,624.5-2%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon R9 390X or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon RX 6500 XT115.35+176%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER114.62+174%
Radeon RX 5600 XT112.22+168%
Radeon RX 6600 XT103.04+146%
Radeon RX 660096.58+131%
GeForce GTX 97048.73+17%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47.21+13%
Radeon R9 390X41.83
Radeon R9 280X36.09-14%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti35.53-15%

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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkRadeon R9 390XRadeon RX 5600 XT
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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7,710.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
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8,257.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
74,351
115,838
(+55.8%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
12,389
22,058
(+78.05%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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90,302
3DMark 11 Performance Score
14,327
29,969
(+109.18%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
130.9
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PassMark G3D Mark
9,416
13,633
(+44.79%)
PassMark G2D Mark
832
877
(+5.41%)
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.

SpecRadeon R9 390XRadeon RX 5600 XT
CodenameGrenadaNavi 10
ArchitectureGCN 2.0RDNA 1.0
Process Size28 nm7 nm
Transistors6,200 million10,300 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.

SpecRadeon R9 390XRadeon RX 5600 XT
Memory Size8 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth384 Gb/s288 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,500 MHz1,500 MHz
Memory Interface512 bit192 bit
L1 Cache16 KB--
L2 Cache1,024 KB3 MB

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.

SpecRadeon R9 390XRadeon RX 5600 XT
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)275 W150 W
Suggested PSU600 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a

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.

SpecRadeon R9 390XRadeon RX 5600 XT
Stream Processors (SP)2,8162,304
Compute Units (CU)4436
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)176144
Render Output Units (ROP)6464
Core Clock Speed1,050 MHz1,130 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)--1,560 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Game)--1,375 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.

SpecRadeon R9 390XRadeon RX 5600 XT
Pixel Fill Rate67.2 GPixel/s99.84 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate184.8 GTexel/s224.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance5.91 TFLOPS7.19 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance739.2 GFLOPS449.3 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.

SpecRadeon R9 390XRadeon RX 5600 XT
DirectX12 (12_0)12 (12_1)
OpenCL2.12.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.56.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.