Radeon PRO W6400 vs Radeon R9 390

Radeon PRO W6400

2022Core: 2331 MHzBoost: 2331 MHz

Radeon R9 390

2015Boost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon PRO W6400

8,428

0.0%

Radeon R9 Nano

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Radeon RX 7800 XT

Radeon R9 390

300

8,855

+5.1%

Radeon R9 M395

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

Radeon RX 7800 XT

About G3D Mark

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. The Radeon PRO W6400 is positioned at rank #33 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6400

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

95%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

90%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

84%

#18

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

401%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

83%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

83%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

82%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

81%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

100%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

87%

#43

P106-100

MSRP: $224|Avg: $30

80%

#48

Quadro K3100M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon PRO W6400 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The Radeon PRO W6400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 390 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 390 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W6400.

Insight	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon R9 390
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 390 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $200 for the Radeon PRO W6400, it costs 68% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 223.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon R9 390
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+223.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($65)

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.

Radeon PRO W6400 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 390 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO W6400 and Radeon R9 390

Radeon PRO W6400

The Radeon PRO W6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2331 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,428 points.

Radeon R9 390

The Radeon R9 390 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,855 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon PRO W6400 scores 8,428 versus the Radeon R9 390's 8,855 — the Radeon R9 390 leads by 5.1%. The Radeon PRO W6400 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon R9 390 uses GCN 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 390). Raw compute: 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390). Boost clocks: 2331 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon R9 390
G3D Mark Score	8,428	8,855+5%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	2560+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.58 TFLOPS	5.12 TFLOPS+43%
Boost Clock	2331 MHz+133%	1000 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	48	160+233%
L1 Cache	256 KB	640 KB+150%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon R9 390
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon PRO W6400 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 390 has 8 GB. The Radeon R9 390 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 512-bit.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon R9 390
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit	512-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 390). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon R9 390
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	6+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390).

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon R9 390
Encoder	VCN 3.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	VCN 3.0	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon PRO W6400 draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 390's 300W — a 142.9% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 750W (Radeon R9 390). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 275mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 95°C.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon R9 390
TDP	50W-83%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	168mm	275mm
Height	69mm	109mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-26%	95°C
Perf/Watt	168.6+472%	29.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon PRO W6400 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon R9 390 launched at $329 and now averages $65. The Radeon R9 390 costs 67.5% less ($135 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.1 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 136.2 (Radeon R9 390) — the Radeon R9 390 offers 223.5% better value. The Radeon PRO W6400 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).