GeForce GTX 960A vs Radeon R9 M390X
When comparing GeForce GTX 960A and Radeon R9 M390X, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 960A and Radeon R9 M390X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 960A
Radeon R9 M390X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R9 M390X is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon R9 M390X here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 960A | Radeon R9 M390X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 75 Watt | 100 Watt |
Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Radeon R9 M390X has 33% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 960A.
- GeForce GTX 960A is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon R9 M390X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon R9 M390X has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 960A.
- GeForce GTX 960A is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M390X - in Laptops.
- GeForce GTX 960A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon R9 M390X - with GCN 3.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 960A is 306 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M390X.
- GeForce GTX 960A and Radeon R9 M390X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | − | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 91% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
4K / 2160p | − | 9−10 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Battlefield 5 is 90% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
low / 768p | 180−190 | 230−240 |
medium / 768p | 150−160 | 210−220 |
ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 120−130 |
QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 100−110 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 55−60 |
high / 768p | 120−130 | 170−180 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 46% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 31% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 80−85 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 85−90 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Dota 2 is 36% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 20−22 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 9−10 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 30−33 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Far Cry 5 is 87% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 85−90 | 130−140 |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 75−80 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Fortnite is 64% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | − | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Forza Horizon 4 is 81% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
medium / 768p | 65−70 | 95−100 |
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 18−20 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Grand Theft Auto V is 62% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
high / 1080p | 8−9 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 10−12 |
4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Metro Exodus is 80% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 120−130 |
ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Minecraft is 14% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
high / 1080p | 20−22 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 45−50 | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 27% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 53% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
low / 768p | 40−45 | 80−85 |
medium / 768p | 27−30 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 90% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−33 | 40−45 |
high / 768p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in World of Tanks is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 960A | Radeon R9 M390X | |
Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 3 |
Code name | GM107 | Amethyst (XT) / Tonga |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 13 March 2015 | 9 June 2015 |
Pipelines | 640 | 2048 |
Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 723 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1085 MHz | |
Transistor count | 1,870 million | 5,000 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 43.40 | 92.54 |
Floating-point performance | 1,389 gflops | 2,961 gflops |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 5012 MHz | |
Memory bandwidth | 80.19 GB/s | 160.0 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.3 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | Not Listed |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | + |
CUDA | 5.0 | |
FreeSync | + | |
Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 180 Mh/s | |
Laptop size | large | |
Eyefinity | + | |
HD3D | + | |
PowerTune | + | |
DualGraphics | + | |
ZeroCore | + | |
Switchable graphics | + | |
Mantle | + | |
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