Radeon R9 M370X vs Radeon HD 4890

Radeon R9 M370X

2015Core: 800 MHz

Radeon HD 4890

2009Core: 850 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M370X

1,570

+1.6%

Radeon R7 G

Radeon R7 250

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Radeon HD 4890

190

1,546

0.0%

Radeon R5 M435

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

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 R9 M370X is positioned at rank #471 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 R9 M370X

#461

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2076%

#463

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1882%

#464

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1877%

#468

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1707%

#469

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1695%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

100%

#472

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

98%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#475

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#476

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

97%

#477

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#479

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

96%

#480

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

95%

#481

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

95%

#482

Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#483

GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

94%

#484

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#485

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

92%

#486

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

92%

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 R9 M370X is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The Radeon R9 M370X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4890 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M370X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4890.

Insight	Radeon R9 M370X	Radeon HD 4890
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 4890 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4890 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $100), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 293.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M370X	Radeon HD 4890
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+293.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($25)

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 M370X Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 4890 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M370X and Radeon HD 4890

Radeon R9 M370X

The Radeon R9 M370X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 19 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,570 points.

Radeon HD 4890

The Radeon HD 4890 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M370X scores 1,570 and the Radeon HD 4890 reaches 1,546 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M370X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 4890 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M370X) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4890).

Feature	Radeon R9 M370X	Radeon HD 4890
G3D Mark Score	1,570+2%	1,546
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	640	800+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M370X	Radeon HD 4890
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 R9 M370X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4890 has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M370X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M370X	Radeon HD 4890
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M370X) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 4890).

Feature	Radeon R9 M370X	Radeon HD 4890
Encoder	VCE 1.0	—
Decoder	UVD 4.0	—
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M370X draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 4890's 190W — a 86.8% difference. The Radeon R9 M370X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M370X) vs 500W (Radeon HD 4890). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R9 M370X	Radeon HD 4890
TDP	75W-61%	190W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 6-pin
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	20.9+158%	8.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M370X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon HD 4890 launched at $249 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 4890 costs 75% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.7 (Radeon R9 M370X) vs 61.8 (Radeon HD 4890) — the Radeon HD 4890 offers 293.6% better value. The Radeon R9 M370X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).