GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster than the Radeon R9 390, leading by roughly 100% in our performance index. The Radeon R9 390, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $440 EUR cheaper.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon R9 390: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon R9 390
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the Radeon R9 390. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon R9 390 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon R9 390 starts at $36 EUR against $476 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1080. Despite being slower, the Radeon R9 390 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~560% 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 1080 is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1080 draws just 180W 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. 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 1080 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 1080 or Radeon R9 390?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1080 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.