AMD Radeon R9 390X vs AMD Radeon RX 640
The Radeon R9 390X has 243% better performance than the Radeon RX 640 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R9 390X has 25% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
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 140th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 13.83% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 17,944 score and $429 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 41.83. This is the 81st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon RX 640 GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 640 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2020. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Polaris 23) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The RX 640 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 96 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 640 includes 640 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,218 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,218 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 40 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 640 is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports DisplayPort 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 50 W.
Benchmark Performance
The RX 640 has the 269th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.03% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
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 RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2015 | Q2 2020 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $429 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order | Radeon R9 390X | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 26 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 77 | +197% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 31.4 | +21% |
| Radeon RX 640 | 25.9 | |
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R9 390X has 243% better performance than the Radeon RX 640 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R9 390X is ranked 140th with a score of 17,944, and the Radeon RX 640 is ranked 269th with a score of 5,235.
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 5090.
Radeon R9 390X's 41.83 performance per dollar ranks it 81st 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.
| 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 GTX 750 Ti | 5,378 | -70% |
| Radeon RX 550X | 5,344.5 | -70% |
| Radeon RX 640 | 5,235 | -71% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | -72% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 4,727.5 | -74% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 58.2 | +39% |
| Radeon VII | 54.19 | +30% |
| 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.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon R9 390X | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 1,007.5 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 1,116.5 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 74,351 (+272.77%) | 19,945.5 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 12,389 (+254.12%) | 3,498.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 14,327 (+164.78%) | 5,411 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 130.9 (+55.46%) | 84.2 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 9,338 (+331.32%) | 2,165 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 810 (+129.46%) | 353 |
Technical Specs
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 RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Grenada | Polaris 23 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 6,200 million | 2,200 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 RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 384 Gb/s | 96 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 512 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 512 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 RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 1 slot |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 275 W | 50 W |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | -- |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 | DisplayPort 1.4a, mini-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.
| Spec | Radeon R9 390X | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 2,816 | 640 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 44 | 10 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 176 | 40 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,050 MHz | 1,218 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 1,218 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 RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 67.2 GPixel/s | 20.72 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 184.8 GTexel/s | 51.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 5.91 TFLOPS | 1.66 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 739.2 GFLOPS | 103.6 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 RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.