GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On performance, the Radeon RX 570 and Radeon R9 390 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart.
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Radeon RX 570 vs Radeon R9 390: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 570 vs Radeon R9 390
The Radeon RX 570 and Radeon R9 390 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 570 draws just 150W versus 275W for the Radeon R9 390, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 4GB, the Radeon R9 390 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 570's 4GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 570 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon R9 390, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 570 or Radeon R9 390?
the Radeon RX 570 is the faster card. 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.