Radeon R9 M390X
VS
GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Radeon R9 M390X vs GeForce GTX 750 Ti

AMD

Radeon R9 M390X

2015Core: 723 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 750 Ti

2014Core: 1020 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 M390X is positioned at rank #416 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 M390X

#406
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1533%
#408
1390%
#409
1386%
#413
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1261%
#414
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1252%
#416
Radeon R9 M390X
MSRP: $550|Avg: $120
100%
#417
Arc 8-Core iGPU
MSRP: $503|Avg: $400
98%
#418
Mobility Radeon HD 4670
MSRP: $67|Avg: $20
98%
#419
97%
#420
Radeon R9 M385
MSRP: $300|Avg: $60
97%
#421
Radeon R5 235
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
97%
#422
Radeon R9 M375X
MSRP: $250|Avg: $50
97%
#423
Radeon HD 6620G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
96%
#424
Radeon R5 310
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
96%
#425
Radeon HD 7690M XT
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
95%
#426
Radeon HD 7600G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
94%
#427
Radeon R7 A265
MSRP: $149|Avg: $149
94%
#428
Radeon R9 M470
MSRP: $350|Avg: $80
94%
#429
Radeon R9 M385X
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
94%
#431
Mobility Radeon HD 5570
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
93%
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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M390X.

InsightRadeon R9 M390XGeForce GTX 750 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 750 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $120), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 200.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon R9 M390XGeForce GTX 750 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+200.4%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)
More affordable ($40)

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 750 Ti

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 750 Ti

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,900 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M390X scores 3,895 and the GeForce GTX 750 Ti reaches 3,900 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M390X is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 750 Ti uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 750 Ti).

FeatureRadeon R9 M390XGeForce GTX 750 Ti
G3D Mark Score
3,895
3,900
Architecture
GCN 3.0
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2048+220%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.961 TFLOPS+113%
1.389 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
128+220%
40
L1 Cache
512 KB+60%
320 KB
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R9 M390XGeForce GTX 750 Ti
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 160 GB/s (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 86.4 GB/s (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) — a 85.2% advantage for the Radeon R9 M390X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 750 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R9 M390XGeForce GTX 750 Ti
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
160 GB/s+85%
86.4 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M390X draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 750 Ti's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 750 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.

FeatureRadeon R9 M390XGeForce GTX 750 Ti
TDP
75W
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
Mobile
None
Length
145mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
65
Perf/Watt
51.9
52.0
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M390X launched at $550 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce GTX 750 Ti launched at $149 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti costs 66.7% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.5 (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 97.5 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 750 Ti offers 200% better value. The Radeon R9 M390X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).

FeatureRadeon R9 M390XGeForce GTX 750 Ti
MSRP
$550
$149-73%
Avg Price (30d)
$120
$40-67%
Performance per Dollar
32.5
97.5+200%
Codename
Amethyst
GM107
Release
May 5 2015
February 18 2014
Ranking
#504
#501