Radeon R9 390 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Radeon R9 390
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 155.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 390.
| Insight | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-155.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+155.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (275mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 390 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $380 for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, it costs 83% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 128.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+128.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($65) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 390 and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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.
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon R9 390 scores 8,855 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 155.8%. The Radeon R9 390 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R9 390) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 2535 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,855 | 22,651+156% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 4352+70% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.12 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+331% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 2535 MHz+154% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+18% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 0.63 MB | 4.3 MB+583% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+3100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon R9 390 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (Radeon R9 390) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 11.1% advantage for the Radeon R9 390. Bus width: 512-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R9 390) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s+11% | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 512-bit+300% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+3100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 390) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 390 draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon R9 390) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 275mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 160W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 550W-27% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 275mm | 240mm |
| Height | 109mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | 70°C-26% |
| Perf/Watt | 29.5 | 141.6+380% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 390 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $380. The Radeon R9 390 costs 82.9% less ($315 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 136.2 (Radeon R9 390) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the Radeon R9 390 offers 128.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R9 390 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-18% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-83% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 136.2+129% | 59.6 |
| Codename | Grenada | AD106 |
| Release | June 18 2015 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #296 | #59 |
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