AMD Radeon R9 M390X vs AMD Radeon R9 M275
The Radeon R9 M390X has 190% better performance than the Radeon R9 M275 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R9 M390X and the Radeon R9 M275 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon R9 M390X GPU
The Radeon R9 M390X is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2015. Its Amethyst chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 3.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,250 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 160 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 75 W.
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R9 M390X has the 184th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 9.00% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon R9 M275 GPU
The Radeon R9 M275 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q1 2014. Its Venus chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,000 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 64 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R9 M275 has the 287th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.11% 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 M390X | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2015 | Q1 2014 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| 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
BioShock Infinite | Radeon R9 M390X | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 88 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 52 FPS |
| High - 768p | -- | 43 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 14 FPS |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro K1100M | 15.4 | +7% |
| GeForce 940M | 15 | +4% |
| Quadro K620M | 15 | +4% |
| GeForce 920MX | 15 | +4% |
| FirePro W4190M | 15 | +4% |
| Radeon R9 M275 | 14.4 | |
| Quadro M500M | 14 | -3% |
| GeForce 840M | 14 | -3% |
| GeForce 845M | 13.9 | -3% |
| FirePro M4000 | 13 | -10% |
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 M390X has 190% better performance than the Radeon R9 M275 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R9 M390X is ranked 184th with a score of 9,448, and the Radeon R9 M275 is ranked 287th with a score of 3,261.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R9 M390X and the Radeon R9 M275 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| FirePro W7170M | 9,708 | +3% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | 9,615.5 | +2% |
| Radeon R9 M390X | 9,448 | |
| Radeon R9 M295X | 8,850.5 | -6% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q | 8,752 | -7% |
| Radeon R9 M375 | 3,314 | -65% |
| GeForce 945M | 3,309.5 | -65% |
| Radeon R9 M275 | 3,261 | -65% |
| Radeon HD 6990M | 3,227 | -66% |
| GeForce GTX 675M | 3,218 | -66% |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
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 M390X | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 11,459 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | -- | 1,885 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 9,082 (+185.42%) | 3,182 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 50.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 3,597 (+222.6%) | 1,115 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 434 | 566 (+30.41%) |
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 M390X | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Amethyst | Venus |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 5,000 million | 1,500 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 M390X | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 160 Gb/s | 64 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,250 MHz | 1,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 256 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 M390X | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 75 W | -- |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | 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 M390X | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 2,048 | 640 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 32 | 10 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 128 | 40 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 723 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 723 MHz | 925 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 M390X | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 23.14 GPixel/s | 14.8 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 92.54 GTexel/s | 37 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.96 TFLOPS | 1,184 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 185.1 GFLOPS | 74 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 M390X | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.