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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 980 vs Radeon R9 390X

The GeForce GTX 980 is slightly faster than the Radeon R9 390X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 28% more expensive$291.52 vs $429
  • Is 9 months newer
  • Up to 28% cheaper$429 vs $291.52
  • Up to 25% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 980 ranks 1 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
4981 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon R9 390X Logo
Radeon R9 390X
5914 TFLOPS

Radeon R9 390X has 19% more compute power.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
77.82 GP/s

GeForce GTX 980 fills pixels 16% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
155.6 GT/s
AMD Radeon R9 390X Logo
Radeon R9 390X
184.8 GT/s

Radeon R9 390X maps textures 19% faster.

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Radeon R9 390X has 4 GB more VRAM.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
224.4 GB/s

Radeon R9 390X moves data 71% faster.

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GeForce GTX 980 draws 110W less power.

GDDR5
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GDDR5
256-bit
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512-bit
GeForce 900
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Pirate Islands (R9 300)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 390X?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 390X?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 980 and Radeon R9 390X?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 scores 9/100, Radeon R9 390X scores 8/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 390X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 390X?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 980 and Radeon R9 390X?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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