GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX TITAN X and Radeon R9 390X.
The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster than the Radeon R9 390X, leading by roughly 80% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX TITAN X vs Radeon R9 390X: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX TITAN X vs Radeon R9 390X
The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster, around 80% ahead of the Radeon R9 390X. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX TITAN X draws just 250W versus 275W for the Radeon R9 390X, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce GTX TITAN X has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon R9 390X's 8GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX TITAN X brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon R9 390X offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX TITAN X or Radeon R9 390X?
The GeForce GTX TITAN X is the faster card by about 80%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX TITAN X better than the Radeon R9 390X?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX TITAN X or the Radeon R9 390X?
Does the GeForce GTX TITAN X have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 3,072✓ | 2,816 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,000 MHz | 1,050 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,075 MHz✓ | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit | 512-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps✓ | 6 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336.5 GB/s | 384 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 275 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2015 | Jun 2015 |