R9 390 gaming performance
Not really: the R9 390 runs 27 of 102 games at 60+ FPS on 1080p High in our estimates. The AMD Radeon R9 390 is a basic card for light and older games; here's what it runs and how it stacks up.
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Rough estimate Our index for the R9 390 is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide. How we estimate
Summary
The AMD Radeon R9 390 (2015) is a basic card for light and older games. It has 8 GB of video memory and is rated at 275 W.
With a fast processor it reaches 60 FPS at 1080p High in about 27 of the 102 games we track and 18 at 1440p and 4 at 4K (estimates). Cards in the same class: GTX 1060 3GB and RX 470. The next step up is the RX 470, about 1% faster.
R9 390 specs
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Released | 2015 |
| Type | Dedicated graphics card |
| Video memory | 8 GB |
| Power (board) | 275 W |
| FPSVibe performance index (est.) | 12.8 (RTX 4090 = 100, 1440p) |
| FPSVibe 4K index (est.) | 9 (RTX 4090 = 100 at 4K), rough estimate |
| Data confidence | Low (rough estimate) |
| Perf per watt (est.) | 4.7 |
| Rank | #103 of 162 cards we track |
Rough estimate Our index for the R9 390 is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide.
Data sources
Performance index
- FPSVibe estimate
The index is FPSVibe's own blend of published review results, rescaled onto one scale; it is not copied from any single source. Checked 2026-10-12.
Games the R9 390 can run
Estimated average FPS on High settings with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 32 GB RAM, so the card is the only limit. Sorted by 1080p FPS.
4K results for cards with 8 GB or less VRAM are often limited by video memory.
Rough estimate Our index for the R9 390 is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
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R9 390 FAQs
Is the R9 390 good for gaming?
It's a basic card for light and older games. Estimated with a fast CPU: 60+ FPS at 1080p High in 27 of 102 popular games, and 18 at 1440p.
Can the R9 390 run Cyberpunk 2077?
Estimated with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM: about 33 FPS on Low and 19 FPS on High at 1080p.
How much VRAM does the R9 390 have?
8 GB. Fine for 1080p; some new games want more at 1440p on Ultra textures.
What power supply do I need for the R9 390?
The card is rated at 275 W. As a rough rule, a good-quality 550 W power supply covers it plus a typical gaming CPU. Check the card maker's recommendation for your exact model.
R9 390 vs RX 470: which is faster?
The R9 390 and the RX 470 perform about the same across 102 games at 1440p High in our estimates (within 4%).