GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 comes out dramatically faster — about 120% ahead of the Radeon R9 390. But the Radeon R9 390 is the better value, undercutting it by $307 EUR for the performance you get.
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GeForce GTX 1070 vs Radeon R9 390: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs Radeon R9 390
The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, around 120% ahead of the Radeon R9 390. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Radeon R9 390 currently lists from $36 EUR, $307 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1070 at $343 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon R9 390 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~332% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon R9 390 is trading below its $329 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 275W, the GeForce GTX 1070 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a TSMC 16nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1070 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 1070 or Radeon R9 390?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon R9 390 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.