GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster than the Radeon R9 390, leading by roughly 80% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX TITAN X
Price
€1,198
Performance
9%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+20% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,560)
+8% Boost Clock (1,075 MHz vs 1,000 MHz)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
5%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+33% Memory Bus (512-bit vs 384-bit)
+14% Bandwidth (384 GB/s vs 336.5 GB/s)

GeForce GTX TITAN X vs Radeon R9 390: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX TITAN X vs Radeon R9 390

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster, around 80% ahead of the Radeon R9 390. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX TITAN X draws just 250W 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 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce GTX TITAN X has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon R9 390's 8GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX TITAN X 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 TITAN X or Radeon R9 390?

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is the faster card by about 80%. 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 GeForce GTX TITAN X better than the Radeon R9 390?

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster, roughly 80% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX TITAN X or the Radeon R9 390?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce GTX TITAN X have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN XRadeon R9 390
ArchitectureMaxwellGCN 2.0
Process NodeTSMC 28nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,0722,560

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN XRadeon R9 390
Base Clock1,000 MHz1,000 MHz
Boost Clock1,075 MHz1,000 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN XRadeon R9 390
VRAM Capacity12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus384-bit512-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps6 Gbps
Bandwidth336.5 GB/s384 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN XRadeon R9 390
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W275 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2015Jun 2015