FirePro V9800 vs Radeon R9 M380

CPU

GPU

FirePro V9800

2011Core: 725 MHz

Radeon R9 M380

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V9800

150

2,727

0.0%

2,752

+0.9%

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro V9800 is positioned at rank 368 and the Radeon R9 M380 is on rank 379, so the FirePro V9800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V9800

#353

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18940%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

100%

#369

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

100%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

91%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

87%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

85%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

83%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

78%

#375

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

78%

#376

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

78%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

77%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

74%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

72%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

72%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

68%

#382

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

68%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

60%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M380

#369

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1184%

#371

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1073%

#372

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1070%

#376

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

973%

#377

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

967%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#381

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

96%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

95%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

94%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

94%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

93%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

92%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V9800.

Insight	FirePro V9800	Radeon R9 M380
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V9800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V9800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $250 (vs $300), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 18.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V9800	Radeon R9 M380
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+18.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($250)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

FirePro V9800 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M380 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V9800 and Radeon R9 M380

FirePro V9800

The FirePro V9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,727 points.

Radeon R9 M380

The Radeon R9 M380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,752 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V9800 scores 2,727 and the Radeon R9 M380 reaches 2,752 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V9800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon R9 M380 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V9800) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M380). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V9800) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M380).

Feature	FirePro V9800	Radeon R9 M380
G3D Mark Score	2,727	2,752
Architecture	TeraScale 3	GCN 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+67%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+21%	1.536 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+67%	48
L1 Cache	320 KB+67%	192 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V9800	Radeon R9 M380
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V9800) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M380) — the FirePro V9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V9800	Radeon R9 M380
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V9800) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M380). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro V9800	Radeon R9 M380
DirectX	11.2	12 (12_0)+7%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.4	4.4
Max Displays	6+100%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V9800) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M380). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V9800) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 M380).

Feature	FirePro V9800	Radeon R9 M380
Encoder	None	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 2.3	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V9800 draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 M380's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V9800) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.

Feature	FirePro V9800	Radeon R9 M380
TDP	150W	75W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	85
Perf/Watt	18.2	36.7+102%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V9800 launched at $3499 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon R9 M380 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The FirePro V9800 costs 16.7% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.9 (FirePro V9800) vs 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) — the FirePro V9800 offers 18.5% better value. The Radeon R9 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).