Radeon R9 390X vs Tesla P4

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 Tesla P4

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

96%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

84%

#139

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1641%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

100%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

98%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

95%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

94%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

91%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

83%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

80%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

80%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 390X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% 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 Tesla P4.

Insight	Radeon R9 390X	Tesla P4
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (277mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 390X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 390X holds the technical lead. Priced at $70 (vs $190), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 179.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 390X	Tesla P4
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+179.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($70)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($190)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 390X and Tesla P4

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.

Tesla P4

The Tesla P4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 886 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,004 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 390X scores 9,278 and the Tesla P4 reaches 9,004 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 390X is built on GCN 2.0 while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (Radeon R9 390X) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 5.914 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390X) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Tesla P4
G3D Mark Score	9,278+3%	9,004
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2816+10%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.914 TFLOPS+4%	5.704 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1050 MHz	1114 MHz+6%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	176+10%	160
L1 Cache	704 KB	960 KB+36%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Tesla P4
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 390X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P4 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 390X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 512-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R9 390X) vs 2 MB (Tesla P4) — the Tesla P4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Tesla P4
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	512-bit+100%	256-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 390X) vs 12.1 (Tesla P4). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Tesla P4
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390X) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4).

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Tesla P4
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 390X draws 275W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 114.3% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon R9 390X) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 277mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Tesla P4
TDP	275W	75W-73%
Recommended PSU	750W	500W-33%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	277mm	168mm
Height	129mm	53mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	33.7	120.1+256%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 390X launched at $429 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000 and now averages $190. The Radeon R9 390X costs 63.2% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 132.5 (Radeon R9 390X) vs 47.4 (Tesla P4) — the Radeon R9 390X offers 179.5% better value. The Tesla P4 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Tesla P4
MSRP	$429-57%	$1000
Avg Price (30d)	$70-63%	$190
Performance per Dollar	132.5+180%	47.4
Codename	Grenada	GP104
Release	June 18 2015	September 13 2016
Ranking	#287	#293