Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-11400
| Spec | R9 390X | GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| TDP | 275W | 145W |
| Tier | High-end | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 19 | 17 |
| Score 1440p | 14 | 13 |
| Score 4K | 7 | 6 |
| Game | R9 390X | GTX 970 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 22FPS | 20FPS | R9 390X |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 17FPS | 15FPS | R9 390X |
| Subnautica 2 | 23FPS | 21FPS | R9 390X |
| Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred | 23FPS | 21FPS | R9 390X |
| Crimson Desert | 18FPS | 16FPS | R9 390X |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | 19FPS | 17 |
AMD Radeon R9 390X wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon R9 390X as the best option for gaming.
| R9 390X |
| Fable | 19FPS | 17FPS | R9 390X |
| Pathologic 3 | 26FPS | 24FPS | R9 390X |
| Nioh 3 | 21FPS | 19FPS | R9 390X |
| Forza Horizon 6 | 20FPS | 18FPS | R9 390X |