R9 390 vs GTX 970

[CoolZakCZ]

So this seems like a debatable topic, and I haven't found any solid answers yet. I'm torn between a GTX 970 or a R9 390. These are some things I've seen so far that I'm interested in.

 

R9 390:

- 8GB of GDDR5

- Faster than the GTX 970

- More heat output

- More FPS in most games

 

GTX 970:

- Less power consumption

- Good drivers & comes with lots of cool software

- Less heat output

- Less FPS in most games

 

So, between all of these things, what is an all-around better card? Also, since I'll only be doing 60+ fps 1080p gaming, do I even need a 390/970? Or will a cheaper card do?

 

Thanks for the help!

[thekeemo]

the drivers are great on the AMD side and all software (except gamestream) AMD has an equivalent for

heat output doesnt really matter unless

1) BIG overclocker

2) tiny case

 

and we havent even talked about async compute and multicard scaling...

[CoolZakCZ]

the drivers are great on the AMD side and all software (except gamestream) AMD has an equivalent for

heat output doesnt really matter unless

1) BIG overclocker

2) tiny case

 

and we havent even talked about async compute and multicard scaling...

Wow, one of the biggest reasons I was leaning towards the GTX was because of the software and drivers. I wasn't aware that AMD had counterparts, that should resolve my issue.

 

Well, thanks so much for the help!

[byalexandr]

I would get a 390 Nitro.

 

Edit: I was going to get a used 970 but I found an R9 290 for $170. Just keep in mind that Nvidia cards usually have higher resell value, but AMD cards still sell for a lot.

[Zhuocheng]

Wow, one of the biggest reasons I was leaning towards the GTX was because of the software and drivers. I wasn't aware that AMD had counterparts, that should resolve my issue.

 

Well, thanks so much for the help!

The Nvidia drivers lately were shit

[handymanshandle]

For 1440p the 390 and 390X will be better than the 970 but for 1080p the 970 is more than enough (but the 390(and 390X) would be a little better).

[thekeemo]

I would get a 390 Nitro.

 

Edit: I was going to get a used 970 but I found an R9 290 for $170. Just keep in mind that Nvidia cards usually have higher resell value, but AMD cards still sell for a lot.

I've seen used 290xs for $160 USD up here in Canada

[byalexandr]

I've seen used 290xs for $160 USD up here in Canada

Damn, I was going to get a 290X, but the one and only one I saw for $230 on eBay was sold as I was going to buy it. But $170 for the next best thing isn't too bad.

[thekeemo]

Damn, I was going to get a 290X, but the one and only one I saw for $230 on eBay was sold as I was going to buy it. But $170 for the next best thing isn't too bad.

50% or go home not $20 off

[SubTract]

Personally I'd go with the 390 (Well I did) because 8 GB and crossfire.

But I'm curious to see the general consensus around the forums since the DX12 debacle.

I'm going to follow this topic.