Radeon RX 5600M vs Radeon R9 390

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 RX 5600M is positioned at rank #32 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 RX 5600M

#22

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

159%

#24

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

144%

#25

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

144%

#29

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

131%

#30

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

130%

#32

Radeon RX 5600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

87%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5600M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5600M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 390 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 390 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600M	Radeon R9 390
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5600M 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.

Radeon RX 5600M Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 390 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600M and Radeon R9 390

Radeon RX 5600M

The Radeon RX 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,857 points.

Radeon R9 390

The Radeon R9 390 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,855 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5600M scores 8,857 and the Radeon R9 390 reaches 8,855 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon R9 390 uses GCN 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 390). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Radeon R9 390
G3D Mark Score	8,857	8,855
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.829 TFLOPS+14%	5.12 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1265 MHz+27%	1000 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	160+11%
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Radeon R9 390
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5600M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 390 has 8 GB. The Radeon R9 390 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon R9 390) — a 11.1% advantage for the Radeon R9 390. Bus width: 192-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 390) — the Radeon RX 5600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Radeon R9 390
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	320 GB/s+11%
Bus Width	192-bit	512-bit+167%
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 390). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Radeon R9 390
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390).

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Radeon R9 390
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600M draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 390's 300W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 5600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 750W (Radeon R9 390). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 275mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 95°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Radeon R9 390
TDP	150W-50%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	0mm	275mm
Height	0mm	109mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	90°C-5%	95°C
Perf/Watt	59.0+100%	29.5