
Radeon R9 M390X vs GeForce GTX 750 Ti

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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M390X
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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.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M390X | GeForce 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.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M390X | GeForce 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

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 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).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M390X | GeForce 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)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M390X | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M390X | GeForce 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% |
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.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M390X | GeForce 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 |
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).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M390X | GeForce 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 |
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