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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q vs Radeon R9 390

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q is quite a bit faster than the Radeon R9 390 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 25% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 11 months newer
  • Available for $329

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q ranks 11 points higher.

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Radeon R9 390
5120 TFLOPS

Radeon R9 390 has 25% more compute power.

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Radeon R9 390 maps textures 25% faster.

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Radeon R9 390 has 2 GB more VRAM.

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Radeon R9 390 moves data 33% faster.

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512-bit
GeForce 16 Mobile
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Pirate Islands (R9 300)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q or Radeon R9 390?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q. It's 138% faster than the Radeon R9 390 on average across 100+ games, scoring 19/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q than Radeon R9 390?expand_more
138% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q or Radeon R9 390?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 19/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q and Radeon R9 390?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q scores 19/100, Radeon R9 390 scores 8/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q or Radeon R9 390 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q or Radeon R9 390?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q is the stronger pick at 19/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q and Radeon R9 390?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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