GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon R9 390 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 960, leading by roughly 60% in our performance index.

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GeForce GTX 960
Price
$479
Perf Index
5%
Value Score
0.010
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Thermal TDP
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Perf Index
8%
Value Score
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP275W

Radeon R9 390 vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon R9 390 vs GeForce GTX 960

The Radeon R9 390 is dramatically faster, around 60% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 2GB, the Radeon R9 390 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 960's 2GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 960 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon R9 390 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 960 or Radeon R9 390?

the Radeon R9 390 is the faster card by about 60%. 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 Radeon R9 390 better than the GeForce GTX 960?

The Radeon R9 390 is dramatically faster, roughly 60% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 960 or the Radeon R9 390?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the Radeon R9 390 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 2GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.