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Radeon R9 M390X
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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.
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. The Radeon R9 M390X is positioned at rank 416 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is on rank 76, so the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M390X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M390X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M390X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M390X | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M390X and GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
Radeon R9 M390X
The Radeon R9 M390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,895 points.
GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1190 MHz to 1328 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,925 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M390X scores 3,895 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q reaches 3,925 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M390X is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 1.7 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M390X | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,895 | 3,925 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+220% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.961 TFLOPS+74% | 1.7 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+113% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M390X | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M390X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M390X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 160 GB/s (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 112.1 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q) — a 42.7% advantage for the Radeon R9 M390X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M390X | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 160 GB/s+43% | 112.1 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M390X draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M390X | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 51.9 | 52.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M390X | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $550 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | — |
| Codename | Amethyst | GP107 |
| Release | May 5 2015 | January 3 2018 |
| Ranking | #504 | #498 |
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