NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 vs AMD Radeon R9 390X
The GeForce RTX 3080 has 199% better performance than the Radeon R9 390X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3080 has 84% better value for the money than the Radeon R9 390X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2020 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 320 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 760.3 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 RTX 3080 includes 8,704 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,440 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,710 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 272 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 272 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 68 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 3080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 320 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 3080 has the 23rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 51.28% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 53,713 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 76.84. This is the 40th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2020 | Q2 2015 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $699 | $429 |
| Production Status | Active | 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
Sons of the Forest | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 121 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 117 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 114 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 112 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 99 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 70 FPS | -- |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86 | +24% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 82.7 | +19% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 77.6 | +12% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 75 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 70 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 69.5 | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 68.6 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 59.7 | -14% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 59 | -15% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 54.6 | -21% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 9.66 | -4% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.7 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 9.7 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 9.88 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 10.03 | +-0% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 10.06 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 10.45 | +4% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 10.6 | +5% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 11.65 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 12.99 | +29% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 3080 has 199% better performance than the Radeon R9 390X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 23rd with a score of 53,713, and the Radeon R9 390X is ranked 123rd with a score of 17,944.
The GeForce RTX 3080 has 84% better value for the money than the Radeon R9 390X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 40th with a performance per dollar of 76.84, and the Radeon R9 390X is ranked 70th with a performance per dollar of 41.83.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 56,634 | +5% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 55,084 | +3% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 53,713 | |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 52,046 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 49,760 | -7% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 18,967 | -65% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 18,218 | -66% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 17,944 | -67% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 17,919 | -67% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 17,624.5 | -67% |
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 RTX 3070 Ti | 83.07 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 80.19 | +4% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 76.84 | |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 71.95 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 70.88 | -8% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 48.85 | -36% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 48.73 | -37% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | -46% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 36.09 | -53% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 35.53 | -54% |
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 | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 17,535.5 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 16,133.5 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 188,064 (+152.94%) | 74,351 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 39,257 (+216.87%) | 12,389 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 120,402 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 35,564.5 (+148.23%) | 14,327 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 130.9 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 25,250 (+167.51%) | 9,439 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,029 (+25.49%) | 820 |
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 | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA102 | Grenada |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 28,300 million | 6,200 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 | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 10 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 760.3 Gb/s | 384 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,188 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 320 bit | 512 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 5 MB | 1,024 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 | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 320 W | 275 W |
| Suggested PSU | 700 W | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 |
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 | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 2,816 |
| CUDA Cores | 8,704 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 44 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 68 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 272 | 176 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 96 | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | 272 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,440 MHz | 1,050 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,710 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 | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 164.2 GPixel/s | 67.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 465.1 GTexel/s | 184.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 29.77 TFLOPS | 5.91 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 465.1 GFLOPS | 739.2 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 | GeForce RTX 3080 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.5 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.