Radeon 540X vs Radeon R9 M390
When comparing Radeon 540X 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 Radeon 540X and Radeon R9 M390 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon 540X and Radeon R9 M390 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Radeon 540X 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 Radeon 540X or Radeon R9 M390 here:
Main Specs
Radeon 540X
Radeon R9 M390
Power consumption (TDP)
50 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Radeon 540X and Radeon R9 M390 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
Radeon 540X is build with GCN 4.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 M390 - with GCN.
Radeon 540X is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M390 - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
6−7
18−20
ultra / 1080p
3−4
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
5−6
4K / 2160p
−
4−5
low / 720p
14−16
35−40
medium / 1080p
7−8
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 175% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
10−12
27−30
ultra / 1080p
9−10
24−27
QHD / 1440p
0−1
10−12
4K / 2160p
−
7−8
low / 720p
21−24
60−65
medium / 1080p
10−12
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Battlefield 5 is 184% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
Radeon 540X and Radeon R9 M390 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
120−130
220−230
medium / 768p
100−110
190−200
ultra / 1080p
50−55
110−120
QHD / 1440p
27−30
65−70
4K / 2160p
−
35−40
high / 768p
75−80
150−160
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 96% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
16−18
45−50
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 25% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
75−80
110−120
medium / 768p
55−60
100−110
ultra / 1080p
30−35
70−75
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Dota 2 is 76% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
7−8
21−24
ultra / 1080p
7−8
18−20
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
4K / 2160p
3−4
7−8
low / 720p
16−18
45−50
medium / 1080p
8−9
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Far Cry 5 is 187% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
14−16
27−30
ultra / 1080p
10−11
21−24
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
low / 720p
55−60
110−120
medium / 1080p
20−22
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Fortnite is 119% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
10−12
30−33
ultra / 1080p
10−11
21−24
QHD / 1440p
0−1
12−14
4K / 2160p
−
10−12
low / 720p
24−27
60−65
medium / 1080p
12−14
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Forza Horizon 4 is 146% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
50−55
95−100
medium / 768p
40−45
85−90
high / 1080p
10−12
35−40
ultra / 1080p
6−7
14−16
QHD / 1440p
0−1
5−6
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Grand Theft Auto V is 110% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
4−5
10−12
ultra / 1080p
3−4
9−10
4K / 2160p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
10−12
35−40
medium / 1080p
6−7
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Metro Exodus is 200% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
90−95
110−120
high / 1080p
85−90
−
ultra / 1080p
75−80
−
medium / 1080p
90−95
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Minecraft is 25% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
16−18
24−27
ultra / 1080p
14−16
18−20
low / 720p
30−33
65−70
medium / 1080p
16−18
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 75% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
−
14−16
ultra / 1080p
7−8
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
10−12
30−35
medium / 1080p
10−11
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 122% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
21−24
65−70
medium / 768p
14−16
40−45
high / 1080p
8−9
21−24
ultra / 1080p
6−7
12−14
4K / 2160p
−
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 176% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
85−90
100−110
medium / 768p
40−45
65−70
ultra / 1080p
18−20
35−40
high / 768p
35−40
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in World of Tanks is 43% more, than Radeon 540X.
Full Specs
Radeon 540X
Radeon R9 M390
Architecture
GCN 4.0
GCN
Code name
Lexa
Pitcairn
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
12 August 2019
9 June 2015
Pipelines
512
1024
Boost Clock
1219 MHz
Transistor count
2,200 million
5000 Million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
33.47
Memory bus width
64 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
112.0 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (12_0)
Shader Model
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.4
OpenCL
2.0
Not Listed
Vulkan
1.2.131
FreeSync
+
Bus support
PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
242 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
Eyefinity
+
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
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