Radeon R9 390X
VS
Arc 7-Core iGPU

Radeon R9 390X vs Arc 7-Core iGPU

AMD

Radeon R9 390X

2015Boost: 1050 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
Intel

Arc 7-Core iGPU

2023Boost: 2200 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 390X
275
9,278
0.0%
brand logoRadeon R9 M295X
brand logoRadeon R9 380X
brand logoRadeon RX 470 (móvel)
brand logoRadeon R9 290
brand logoRadeon RX 6600S
brand logoRadeon RX 6650M XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6750 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 7800 XT
Arc 7-Core iGPU
15
9,349
+0.8%
brand logoArc 8-Core iGPU
brand logoArc Graphics 140V
brand logoArc Graphics 130T
brand logoArc A380
brand logoArc A530M
brand logoArc A770

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Arc 7-Core iGPU

#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
95%
#72
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
231%
#74
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
209%
#75
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
209%
#79
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
190%
#80
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
189%
#82
Arc 7-Core iGPU
MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A
100%
#86
Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $50
97%
#92
Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
94%
#95
GeForce GT 555M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35
92%
#97
GeForce GTX 760M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Arc 7-Core iGPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Arc 7-Core iGPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 390X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 390X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon R9 390XArc 7-Core iGPU
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Xe LPG (2023) (5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Standard Buffer (0 MB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (277mm)
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💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc 7-Core iGPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 R9 390X Benchmark Check

Arc 7-Core iGPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low129 FPS
medium100 FPS
high77 FPS
ultra69 FPS
1440p
low102 FPS
medium78 FPS
high62 FPS
ultra51 FPS
4K
low49 FPS
medium39 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra23 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low176 FPS
medium137 FPS
high117 FPS
ultra89 FPS
1440p
low107 FPS
medium79 FPS
high66 FPS
ultra47 FPS
4K
low36 FPS
medium29 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low213 FPS
medium187 FPS
high152 FPS
ultra101 FPS
1440p
low142 FPS
medium124 FPS
high101 FPS
ultra75 FPS
4K
low74 FPS
medium62 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra43 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low256 FPS
medium205 FPS
high138 FPS
ultra88 FPS
1440p
low158 FPS
medium124 FPS
high92 FPS
ultra57 FPS
4K
low84 FPS
medium66 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra31 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low418 FPS
medium334 FPS
high278 FPS
ultra209 FPS
1440p
low313 FPS
medium251 FPS
high209 FPS
ultra157 FPS
4K
low209 FPS
medium167 FPS
high139 FPS
ultra104 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low421 FPS
medium337 FPS
high280 FPS
ultra210 FPS
1440p
low316 FPS
medium252 FPS
high210 FPS
ultra158 FPS
4K
low192 FPS
medium153 FPS
high127 FPS
ultra80 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low264 FPS
medium219 FPS
high190 FPS
ultra137 FPS
1440p
low166 FPS
medium135 FPS
high108 FPS
ultra81 FPS
4K
low87 FPS
medium73 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra43 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low119 FPS
medium103 FPS
high84 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS
medium89 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra46 FPS
4K
low67 FPS
medium54 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra23 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 390X and Arc 7-Core iGPU

AMD

Radeon R9 390X

The Radeon R9 390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,278 points. Launch price was $429.

Intel

Arc 7-Core iGPU

The Arc 7-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,349 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 390X scores 9,278 and the Arc 7-Core iGPU reaches 9,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 390X is built on GCN 2.0 while the Arc 7-Core iGPU uses Xe LPG, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (Radeon R9 390X) vs 7 (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R9 390XArc 7-Core iGPU
G3D Mark Score
9,278
9,349
Architecture
GCN 2.0
Xe LPG
Process Node
28 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2816+40129%
7
Boost Clock
1050 MHz
2200 MHz+110%
L1 Cache
0.69 MB
1.3 MB+88%
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R9 390XArc 7-Core iGPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
XeSS
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 390X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Arc 7-Core iGPU has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 390X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 512-bit vs System.

FeatureRadeon R9 390XArc 7-Core iGPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
Shared
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
384 GB/s
System
Bus Width
512-bit
System
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 390X) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon R9 390XArc 7-Core iGPU
DirectX
12 (12_0)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390X) vs QuickSync (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390X) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 (Arc 7-Core iGPU).

FeatureRadeon R9 390XArc 7-Core iGPU
Encoder
VCE 2.0
QuickSync
Decoder
UVD 4.2
QuickSync
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 390X draws 275W versus the Arc 7-Core iGPU's 15W — a 179.3% difference. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon R9 390X) vs 500W (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 277mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 95.

FeatureRadeon R9 390XArc 7-Core iGPU
TDP
275W
15W-95%
Recommended PSU
750W
500W-33%
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
277mm
0mm
Height
129mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80-16%
95
Perf/Watt
33.7
623.3+1750%
💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 390X launched at $429 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the Arc 7-Core iGPU launched at $199 and now averages $0. The Arc 7-Core iGPU costs 100+% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 132.5 (Radeon R9 390X) vs Infinity (Arc 7-Core iGPU) — the Arc 7-Core iGPU offers Infinity% better value. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).

FeatureRadeon R9 390XArc 7-Core iGPU
MSRP
$429
$199-54%
Avg Price (30d)
$70
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
132.5
Infinity
Codename
Grenada
Meteor Lake iGPU
Release
June 18 2015
December 14 2023
Ranking
#287
#375