GeForce GTX 860M vs Radeon R9 M390X
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Radeon R9 M390X and GeForce GTX 860M, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.
R9 M390X outperforms GTX 860M by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 481 | 552 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Power efficiency | 9.07 | 7.25 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) | Maxwell (2014−2017) |
| GPU code name | Amethyst | GM107 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release date | 5 May 2015 (10 years ago) | 13 January 2014 (11 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 2048 | 1152 or 640 |
| Core clock speed | 723 MHz | 797 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 1085 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 5,000 million | 1,870 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 75 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 92.54 | 43.40 |
| Floating-point processing power | 2.961 TFLOPS | 1.389 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 16 |
| TMUs | 128 | 40 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | large | medium sized |
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
| SLI options | - | + |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Standard memory configuration | no data | GDDR5 |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | no data | Up to 2500 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 80.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
| Eyefinity | + | - |
| eDP 1.2 signal support | no data | Up to 3840x2160 |
| LVDS signal support | no data | Up to 1920x1200 |
| VGA аnalog display support | no data | Up to 2048x1536 |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | no data | Up to 3840x2160 |
| HDMI | - | + |
| HDCP content protection | - | + |
| 7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI | - | + |
| TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming | - | + |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| FreeSync | + | - |
| HD3D | + | - |
| PowerTune | + | - |
| DualGraphics | + | - |
| ZeroCore | + | - |
| Switchable graphics | + | - |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | - | + |
| Optimus | - | + |
| Ansel | - | + |
API and SDK compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | DirectX® 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.3 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | Not Listed | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | + | 1.1.126 |
| Mantle | + | - |
| CUDA | - | + |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
3DMark 11 Performance GPU
3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| 900p | 110−120
+20.9%
| 91
−20.9%
|
| Full HD | 45−50
+21.6%
| 37
−21.6%
|
| 4K | 16−18
+23.1%
| 13
−23.1%
|
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 18−20
+20%
|
14−16
−20%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 45−50
+28.9%
|
35−40
−28.9%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 18−20
+26.7%
|
14−16
−26.7%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 18−20
+20%
|
14−16
−20%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 40−45
+24.2%
|
30−35
−24.2%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 45−50
+28.9%
|
35−40
−28.9%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 18−20
+26.7%
|
14−16
−26.7%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 30−35
+29.2%
|
24−27
−29.2%
|
| Fortnite | 55−60
+24.4%
|
45−50
−24.4%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 40−45
+24.2%
|
30−35
−24.2%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 27−30
+27.3%
|
21−24
−27.3%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 30−35
+22.2%
|
27−30
−22.2%
|
| Valorant | 90−95
+15.4%
|
75−80
−15.4%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 18−20
+20%
|
14−16
−20%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 40−45
+24.2%
|
30−35
−24.2%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 45−50
+28.9%
|
35−40
−28.9%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 140−150
+19.3%
|
110−120
−19.3%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 18−20
+26.7%
|
14−16
−26.7%
|
| Dota 2 | 65−70
+19.3%
|
55−60
−19.3%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 30−35
+29.2%
|
24−27
−29.2%
|
| Fortnite | 55−60
+24.4%
|
45−50
−24.4%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 40−45
+24.2%
|
30−35
−24.2%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 27−30
+27.3%
|
21−24
−27.3%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 35−40
+34.6%
|
26
−34.6%
|
| Metro Exodus | 18−20
+26.7%
|
14−16
−26.7%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 30−35
+22.2%
|
27−30
−22.2%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 24−27
+20%
|
20
−20%
|
| Valorant | 90−95
+15.4%
|
75−80
−15.4%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 18−20
+20%
|
14−16
−20%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 40−45
+24.2%
|
30−35
−24.2%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 18−20
+26.7%
|
14−16
−26.7%
|
| Dota 2 | 65−70
+19.3%
|
55−60
−19.3%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 30−35
+29.2%
|
24−27
−29.2%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 40−45
+24.2%
|
30−35
−24.2%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 30−35
+22.2%
|
27−30
−22.2%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 24−27
+100%
|
12
−100%
|
| Valorant | 90−95
+15.4%
|
75−80
−15.4%
|
Full HD
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 55−60
+24.4%
|
45−50
−24.4%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16−18
+30.8%
|
12−14
−30.8%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 70−75
+24.6%
|
55−60
−24.6%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 12−14
+30%
|
10−11
−30%
|
| Metro Exodus | 10−11
+25%
|
8−9
−25%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 45−50
+19.5%
|
40−45
−19.5%
|
| Valorant | 100−110
+23.5%
|
85−90
−23.5%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 10−12
+37.5%
|
8−9
−37.5%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 21−24
+53.3%
|
14−16
−53.3%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 8−9
+33.3%
|
6−7
−33.3%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 18−20
+26.7%
|
14−16
−26.7%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 21−24
+22.2%
|
18−20
−22.2%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 12−14
+30%
|
10−11
−30%
|
1440p
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 20−22
+33.3%
|
14−16
−33.3%
|
4K
High Preset
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 3−4
+200%
|
1−2
−200%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 20−22
+5.3%
|
18−20
−5.3%
|
| Metro Exodus | 5−6
+66.7%
|
3−4
−66.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 10−11
+66.7%
|
6−7
−66.7%
|
| Valorant | 45−50
+28.9%
|
35−40
−28.9%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 3−4
+200%
|
1−2
−200%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 10−12
+57.1%
|
7−8
−57.1%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
+50%
|
2−3
−50%
|
| Dota 2 | 30−35
+25.9%
|
27−30
−25.9%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 9−10
+28.6%
|
7−8
−28.6%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 16−18
+33.3%
|
12−14
−33.3%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 9−10
+28.6%
|
7−8
−28.6%
|
4K
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 9−10
+28.6%
|
7−8
−28.6%
|
This is how R9 M390X and GTX 860M compete in popular games:
- R9 M390X is 21% faster in 900p
- R9 M390X is 22% faster in 1080p
- R9 M390X is 23% faster in 4K
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Baldur's Gate 3, with 4K resolution and the High Preset, the R9 M390X is 200% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- Without exception, R9 M390X surpassed GTX 860M in all 64 of our tests.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 9.40 | 7.51 |
| Recency | 5 May 2015 | 13 January 2014 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 75 Watt |
R9 M390X has a 25.2% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 year.
GTX 860M, on the other hand, has 33.3% lower power consumption.
The Radeon R9 M390X is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTX 860M in performance tests.
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