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 390X, leading by roughly 160% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon R9 390X: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon R9 390X
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, around 160% ahead of the Radeon R9 390X. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1080 draws just 180W versus 275W for the Radeon R9 390X, 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 390X 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 390X?
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card by about 160%. 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.