GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon R9 390X and Radeon RX 560.
On raw speed the Radeon R9 390X comes out dramatically faster — about 150% ahead of the Radeon RX 560.
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Radeon R9 390X vs Radeon RX 560: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon R9 390X vs Radeon RX 560
The Radeon R9 390X is dramatically faster, around 150% ahead of the Radeon RX 560. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon R9 390X packs 2,816 stream processors versus 1,024 on the Radeon RX 560.
Power & Efficiency
At 60W against 275W, the Radeon RX 560 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern GCN 4.0 (Polaris) architecture on a GloFo 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon R9 390X carries 8GB versus 2GB on the Radeon RX 560. The extra 6GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon R9 390X's memory is also faster — 384 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (512-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 560 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon R9 390X (GCN 4.0 (Polaris) vs GCN 2.0), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Radeon R9 390X or Radeon RX 560?
The Radeon R9 390X is the faster card by about 150%. 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 390X better than the Radeon RX 560?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon R9 390X | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,816✓ | 1,024 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon R9 390X | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,175 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,275 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon R9 390X | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 512-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps | 7 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 384 GB/s✓ | 112 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon R9 390X | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| TDP | 275 W | 60 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jun 2015 | Apr 2017 |