AMD Radeon R9 390 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 is the faster graphics card, scoring 18/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 16/100 for the AMD Radeon R9 390 — roughly 13% faster. If your budget allows, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 is the better long-term choice.

AMD

AMD Radeon R9 390

16
Gaming score / 100
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Winner

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6

18
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Radeon R9 390NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6
Gaming score16/10018/100
VRAM8 GB4 GB
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR6
TDP275 W75 W
Boost clock1000 MHz1590 MHz
ReleaseJun 2015Apr 2020
MSRP$79.00$149.00

AMD Radeon R9 390 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6: which should you buy?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 is the faster graphics card, scoring 18/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 16/100 for the AMD Radeon R9 390 — roughly 13% faster. If your budget allows, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 is the better long-term choice. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Radeon R9 390 better than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 is faster for gaming, scoring 18/100 versus 16/100 for the AMD Radeon R9 390 (about 13% faster).

Should I buy the AMD Radeon R9 390 or the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6?
For raw gaming performance, choose the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the AMD Radeon R9 390 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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