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Sapphire Nitro R9 390 triple-fan card with metal backplate

Sapphire Tech

Sapphire Tech 11244-01-20G Radeon R9 390 8GB GDDR5 graphics card

SKU CH-Y7NR-GPEM8 MPN 11244-01-20G

8GB GDDR5 card with a 1.04 GHz core clock, triple-fan cooler and 512-bit memory interface

  • Graphics processorR9 390
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Core frequency1.04 GHz
  • Form factorPlug-in Card
  • 8GB GDDR5 memory handles large textures and high resolutions
  • 04 GHz core clock drives responsive 1080p and 1440p gaming
  • Triple-fan cooler with intelligent control keeps thermals in check
  • 512-bit memory bus feeds 2560 stream processors for strong compute throughput
  • 4096 x 2160 max resolution supports up to five displays via DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort

Sapphire Nitro R9 390 8GB overview

The Sapphire Nitro R9 390 is a full-length PCI Express 3.0 graphics card built around the AMD Radeon R9 390 GPU. It carries 8GB of GDDR5 memory on a 512-bit interface and runs at a 1.04 GHz core clock. The board targets gamers and creators who need high memory capacity for 4K textures and multi-monitor Eyefinity setups.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

A triple-fan fansink with intelligent fan control keeps the GPU quiet during everyday desktop work and light gaming. The card draws up to 375W under typical load and requires two 8-pin PCIe power connectors. Sapphire specifies a 750W system power supply to ensure stable operation across the full platform.

Behaviour under sustained load

During extended sessions the cooler maintains steady airflow across the heatsink while the 16K-hour capacitors and black diamond chokes support consistent power delivery. AMD PowerTune and ZeroCore Power adjust clocks and voltage dynamically so performance scales with thermal headroom rather than throttling abruptly.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $259.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,563 items is 8 GB.
Core frequency 1.04 GHz
Lower than about 92% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAPPHIRE
Product lineR9 300
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Graphics
Graphics processorR9 390
Memory capacity8 GB
Core frequency1.04 GHz
Chipset makerAMD
OpenGL supportOpenGL
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0
HDMI portsYes
DisplayPort connectorsYes
DVI portsYes
Size & build
Form factorPlug-in Card
Shipping weight1.72 kg
Package size51 × 51 × 51 mm
More details
Cooling solutionFan Cooler

Questions about this item

How do I install the Sapphire Nitro R9 390 and which step do people most often get wrong?

Seat the card firmly in a PCI Express 3.0 slot, then connect both 8‑pin PCI‑E power cables from the PSU; the step most often missed is plugging in the second 8‑pin connector, leaving the GPU under‑powered.

What maintenance or replacement will the triple‑fan cooler need later?

The triple‑fan fansink uses 16K‑hour rated capacitors and black‑diamond chokes; expect to clean dust from the heatsink fins every 6‑12 months and replace a fan only if bearing noise appears after several years.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy load on this 8 GB GDDR5 card?

The 375 W board power draw and 750 W system PSU recommendation mean the power‑delivery and thermal envelope will be reached before the 512‑bit memory bus or 2560 stream processors become bottlenecks.

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