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AMD Radeon R9 390X

AMD Radeon R9 390X

Graphics Processor

Grenada

Cores

2816

TMUs

176

ROPs

64

About the AMD Radeon R9 390X

The AMD Radeon R9 390X utilizes AMD's RDNA technology to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 8 GB of memory size, 2816 cores, 512 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the AMD Radeon R9 390X competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include Grenada graphics processor, 2816 cores, 176 tmus and more. The AMD Radeon R9 390X is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

Grenada

Cores

2816

TMUs

176

ROPs

64

Memory Size

8 GB

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

512 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameGrenada
GPU VariantGrenada XT(215-0880004)
ArchitectureGCN 2.0
FoundryTSMC
Process Size28 nm
Transistors6,200 million
Density14.2M / mm²
Die Size438 mm²

Graphics Card

Release DateJun 18th, 2015
GenerationPirate Islands(R9 300)
PredecessorVolcanic Islands
SuccessorArctic Islands
ProductionEnd-of-life
Launch Price429 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Reviews60 in our database

Clock Speeds

GPU Clock1050 MHz
Memory Clock1500 MHz6 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus512 bit
Bandwidth384.0 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units2816
TMUs176
ROPs64
Compute Units44
L1 Cache16 KB (per CU)
L2 Cache1024 KB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate67.20 GPixel/s
Texture Rate184.8 GTexel/s
FP32 (float)5.914 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)739.2 GFLOPS (1:8)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length275 mm10.8 inches
Height109 mm4.3 inches
Width36 mm1.4 inches
TDP275 W
Suggested PSU600 W
Outputs2x DVI1x HDMI 1.4a1x DisplayPort 1.2
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Board Number109-C67157-00_02, C679-37

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (12_0)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL2.1
Vulkan1.2.170
Shader Model6.5

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090946%
GeForce RTX 4090721%
GeForce RTX 5080623%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER556%
GeForce RTX 4080552%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX551%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti543%
Radeon RX 9070 XT519%
Radeon RX 7900 XT475%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti466%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER466%
Radeon RX 9070465%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti426%
GeForce RTX 5070422%
GeForce RTX 3090416%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti410%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER397%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE391%
Radeon RX 6950 XT385%
GeForce RTX 4070379%
Radeon RX 6900 XT376%
GeForce RTX 3080370%
Radeon RX 7800 XT368%
Radeon RX 6800 XT355%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB330%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB328%
Radeon RX 7700 XT323%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB313%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti313%
Radeon RX 6800302%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB296%
GeForce RTX 3070292%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti290%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB289%
GeForce RTX 5060284%
Radeon RX 6750 XT277%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti256%
Radeon RX 6700 XT251%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER234%
Radeon RX 7600 XT232%
GeForce RTX 4060231%
Arc B580231%
GeForce RTX 5050225%
GeForce RTX 2080223%
Radeon RX 6650 XT218%
Radeon RX 7600218%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER207%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti205%
Arc A770205%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB197%
Radeon RX 6600 XT194%
Radeon VII194%
Arc A750190%
Radeon RX 5700 XT186%
GeForce RTX 2070183%
Radeon RX 6600175%
Arc A580170%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER170%
Radeon RX Vega 64162%
GeForce RTX 2060157%
Radeon RX 5700156%
GeForce GTX 1080153%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti151%
Radeon RX 5600 XT149%
Radeon RX Vega 56142%
GeForce GTX 1070137%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER129%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti129%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti122%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB122%
Radeon R9 FURY X120%
GeForce GTX 1660119%
Radeon RX 590112%
Radeon R9 FURY110%
GeForce GTX 980108%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER107%
Radeon RX 6500 XT106%
Radeon RX 5500 XT105%
Radeon RX 580104%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB101%
Radeon R9 390XCurrent GPU100%
GeForce GTX 69099%
Radeon RX 48098%
Radeon HD 799097%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti96%
GeForce GTX 97093%
Radeon R9 290X93%
Radeon R9 39091%
Radeon RX 57090%
Radeon R9 29086%
Radeon RX 47085%
GeForce GTX 165080%
Radeon RX 640078%
Arc A38077%
GeForce GTX 78077%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition69%
GeForce GTX 59069%
Radeon R9 280X68%
Radeon HD 699067%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti64%
GeForce GTX 68062%
Radeon R9 38062%
Radeon HD 797062%
GeForce GTX 77061%
Radeon R9 28561%
GeForce GTX 96059%
GeForce GTX 67058%
Radeon HD 597052%
GeForce GTX 163052%
Radeon HD 795051%
GeForce GTX 105051%
GeForce GTX 76051%
GeForce GTX 58050%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti50%
Radeon R9 270X50%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition48%
GeForce GTX 95048%
Radeon RX 56045%
GeForce GTX 57044%
GeForce GTX 66044%
Radeon RX 46044%
Radeon R7 37044%
Radeon HD 697043%
GeForce GTX 48041%
Radeon HD 785040%
GeForce GTX 29539%
Radeon HD 695038%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti38%
Radeon HD 4870 X237%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti37%
Radeon HD 587036%
Radeon HD 687034%
GeForce GTX 47032%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti31%
Radeon HD 585030%
GeForce GTX 28528%
Radeon HD 685028%
GeForce GTX 28026%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition26%
GeForce GTX 27526%
GeForce GT 103026%
GeForce GTX 46025%
Radeon HD 489024%
Radeon HD 679024%
Radeon HD 583023%
GeForce GTX 65022%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti21%
Radeon HD 487021%
GeForce GTX 26021%
Radeon HD 577020%
Radeon HD 775020%
Radeon HD 575018%
GeForce GTS 45017%
GeForce GTS 25017%
Radeon HD 485016%
Radeon HD 477015%
Radeon HD 483014%
Radeon HD 667014%
GeForce 9800 GT13%
GeForce GT 64013%
Radeon HD 567012%
GeForce 9600 GT11%
GeForce GT 24010%
GeForce GT 44010%
Radeon HD 46709%
Radeon HD 55709%
GeForce GT 4308%
GeForce GT 2206%
GeForce GT 5205%
Radeon HD 64505%
Radeon HD 54504%
Radeon HD 45503%
GeForce 9400 GT3%
GeForce 2102%
Radeon R9 390XCurrent GPU100%
Radeon R9 390XCurrent GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the AMD Radeon R9 390X

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The AMD Radeon R9 390X features 8 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 8 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The AMD Radeon R9 390X is equipped with 2816 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The AMD Radeon R9 390X utilizes a 512 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 512 bit bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The AMD Radeon R9 390X is built on AMD's GCN 2.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The AMD Radeon R9 390X has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 275 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The AMD Radeon R9 390X delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 8 GB and 2816, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the AMD Radeon R9 390X, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 275 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The AMD Radeon R9 390X is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The AMD Radeon R9 390X is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 8 GB and 2816, it's well-suited for AMD FidelityFX features, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the AMD Radeon R9 390X offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The AMD Radeon R9 390X performs comparably to graphics cards like Radeon R9 FURY and GeForce GTX 980. Performance benchmarks indicate that Radeon R9 FURY is approximately 10% faster, while GeForce GTX 980 is approximately 8% faster when compared to the AMD Radeon R9 390X. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The AMD Radeon R9 390X is fully supported by AMD's latest driver suite (AMD Adrenalin drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. AMD provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your AMD Radeon R9 390X graphics card.

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