Maxwell GPU Surface Book vs Radeon R9 M390

When comparing Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon R9 M390, 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon R9 M390 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon R9 M390 are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon R9 M390 are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book or Radeon R9 M390 here:

Maxwell GPU Surface Book Laptops

Radeon R9 M390 Laptops

Main Specs

	Maxwell GPU Surface Book	Radeon R9 M390
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB	2 GB
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Radeon R9 M390 has 1 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
Maxwell GPU Surface Book is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon R9 M390 - with GCN.
Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon R9 M390 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	8−9	18−20
ultra / 1080p	5−6	10−11
QHD / 1440p	0−1	5−6
4K / 2160p	−	4−5
low / 720p	20−22	35−40
medium / 1080p	10−12	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	14−16	27−30
ultra / 1080p	12−14	24−27
QHD / 1440p	0−1	10−12
4K / 2160p	−	7−8
low / 720p	30−35	60−65
medium / 1080p	16−18	30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Battlefield 5 is 94% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	45−50	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon R9 M390 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	150−160	220−230
medium / 768p	130−140	190−200
ultra / 1080p	65−70	110−120
QHD / 1440p	35−40	65−70
4K / 2160p	27−30	35−40
high / 768p	95−100	150−160
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 53% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	24−27	45−50
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 16% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	85−90	110−120
medium / 768p	65−70	100−110
ultra / 1080p	40−45	70−75
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Dota 2 is 49% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	10−11	21−24
ultra / 1080p	9−10	18−20
QHD / 1440p	−	16−18
4K / 2160p	4−5	7−8
low / 720p	24−27	45−50
medium / 1080p	10−12	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Far Cry 5 is 91% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	16−18	27−30
ultra / 1080p	12−14	21−24
QHD / 1440p	−	16−18
low / 720p	70−75	110−120
medium / 1080p	30−33	60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Fortnite is 72% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	14−16	30−33
ultra / 1080p	12−14	21−24
QHD / 1440p	3−4	12−14
4K / 2160p	−	10−12
low / 720p	30−35	60−65
medium / 1080p	16−18	30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Forza Horizon 4 is 100% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	60−65	95−100
medium / 768p	50−55	85−90
high / 1080p	16−18	35−40
ultra / 1080p	8−9	14−16
QHD / 1440p	0−1	5−6
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Grand Theft Auto V is 68% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	6−7	10−12
ultra / 1080p	4−5	9−10
4K / 2160p	1−2	3−4
low / 720p	16−18	35−40
medium / 1080p	8−9	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Metro Exodus is 114% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	95−100	110−120
high / 1080p	95−100	−
ultra / 1080p	85−90	−
medium / 1080p	95−100	110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Minecraft is 18% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	18−20	24−27
ultra / 1080p	14−16	18−20
low / 720p	35−40	65−70
medium / 1080p	18−20	27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 59% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
high / 1080p	12−14	14−16
ultra / 1080p	8−9	10−11
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	16−18	30−35
medium / 1080p	12−14	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 58% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	30−35	65−70
medium / 768p	21−24	40−45
high / 1080p	10−12	21−24
ultra / 1080p	7−8	12−14
4K / 2160p	6−7	9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 93% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
low / 768p	90−95	100−110
medium / 768p	50−55	65−70
ultra / 1080p	24−27	35−40
high / 768p	40−45	55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in World of Tanks is 24% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.

Full Specs

	Maxwell GPU Surface Book	Radeon R9 M390
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN
Code name	Surface Book	Pitcairn
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Release date	1 October 2015	9 June 2015
Pipelines	384	1024
Core clock speed	954 MHz
Boost Clock	993 MHz
Transistor count		5000 Million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Memory bus width	64 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	5012 MHz
Shared memory	-	-
DirectX	DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
OpenGL		4.4
OpenCL		Not Listed
CUDA	+
FreeSync		+
Bus support		PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		242 Mh/s
Laptop size		large
Optimus	+
Eyefinity		+
HD3D		+
PowerTune		+
DualGraphics		+
ZeroCore		+
Switchable graphics		+
Mantle		+
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Maxwell GPU Surface Book vs Radeon R9 M390

Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Radeon R9 M390 are Laptop Graphics Cards

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