Rx 480 vs R9 390X

[Crypt1c]

I was originally going to go for the 480 but I've found some second hand r9 390Xs with around 2 years of warranty left. The R9 390X is about 30 bucks cheaper(translated from my currency). How much hotter and louder is the R9? What about the difference in longevity?

 

ps. Both cards are aib and 8gbs

[Guest]

Yes get a 390x

[doomsriker]

The rx 480 should have better tdp and be a better overall card. The rx 480 refrence is not tht quiet, but most people get non- refrence rx 480s

[CharminUltraStrong]

Without going into specifics, the RX 480 is, hands down the better card.  A while back it was even with the 390X but now it is surpassing it.

[CharminUltraStrong]

Pay the 30$ premium to future proof yourself. 

[spiralfuzion]

rx 480 hands down. 

[Morgan MLGman]

RX 480 is better in games with heavy tesselation such as Fallout 4 and draws less power, is also on a newer manufacturing process but I don't see its advantages compelling enough to get it over a 390X assuming they're priced equally. R9 390X is a higher-end card made out of higher-quality components with a beefier Hawaii XT chip and I'd get that over a 480. It'll also be better in DX12 than the 480. BUT it draws more power and requires a better power supply.

 

Important note: Avoid Gigabyte GPUs at all costs if going AMD, they're just garbage.

[ivan134]

480 is better.

[i_build_nanosuits]

if you're concerned about heat output, noise levels and longevity...then spend the 30$ extra on the 480...

Both cards perform similar in games now, but the 480 is newer and will have greater driver support and optimization going on, it's also quite a bit more energy efficient.

So....unless that 30$ really means the world to you, get the 480.