GeForce GTX 880M vs Radeon R9 M390X

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 880M is positioned at rank 116 and the Radeon R9 M390X is on rank 416, so the GeForce GTX 880M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 880M

#106

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

284%

#108

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

257%

#109

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

257%

#113

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

233%

#114

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

232%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

100%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

100%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M390X

#406

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1533%

#408

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1390%

#409

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1386%

#413

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1261%

#414

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1252%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

100%

#417

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

98%

#418

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

98%

#419

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

97%

#420

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

97%

#421

Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

97%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#424

Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#425

Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#426

Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

94%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

94%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#431

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M390X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 880M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 880M	Radeon R9 M390X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M390X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M390X holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $150), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 27.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 880M	Radeon R9 M390X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+27.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($120)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 880M Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M390X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 880M and Radeon R9 M390X

GeForce GTX 880M

The GeForce GTX 880M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,826 points.

Radeon R9 M390X

The Radeon R9 M390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,895 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 880M scores 3,826 and the Radeon R9 M390X reaches 3,895 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 880M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M390X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M390X). Raw compute: 3.05 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M390X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M	Radeon R9 M390X
G3D Mark Score	3,826	3,895+2%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.05 TFLOPS+3%	2.961 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M	Radeon R9 M390X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 880M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M390X has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 880M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M	Radeon R9 M390X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	160 GB/s	160 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 880M draws 122W versus the Radeon R9 M390X's 75W — a 47.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M390X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M390X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M	Radeon R9 M390X
TDP	122W	75W-39%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	31.4	51.9+65%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M390X costs 20% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.5 (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 32.5 (Radeon R9 M390X) — the Radeon R9 M390X offers 27.5% better value. The Radeon R9 M390X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).