CFX R9 390 vs GTX 980

[Michael_13]

GTX 980's = 860$ vs r9 390's 630$
GTX 980's have the 200/400 OC options
390's have the 10/1xx OC options.

Which would be the better option for about 2 years as DX12 and new GPU's come out?

My aim would be 1440p I currently game at 2560x1080 and the next move will be 3440x1440p

 

[Gingerbread]

Definitely r9 390, especially for high resolution. On 2160p and 1440p the r9 390 is close to performance to the GTX 980ti when it comes to DX12. Not to mention that gtx 980 is the worst performer for the price, that's why people either go gtx 970 or go for 980ti.

 

[Michael_13]

Definitely r9 390, especially for high resolution. On 2160p and 1440p the r9 390 is close to performance to the GTX 980ti when it comes to DX12. Not to mention that gtx 980 is the worst performer for the price, that's why people either go gtx 970 or go for 980ti.

yeah I saw that in old threads when the 980 was 500 but now that it's basically 100 more was wondering if the landscape changed. I also saw a benchmark for a GTX 980ti Matrix that beats 970 SLI? Do you know if that would be a comparable option.

 

[Gingerbread]

980ti is currently the best single card solution, still I would not buy it. The R9 390 is capable of running everything, cheaper, will be faster with dx12, and can work in crossfire in the future. Even better if you have a good gpu right now you can just save money and buy the next gen when they come out in a few months time.

 

[jerdle]

R9 390X CF would be the proper choice, not R9 390 CF!