GeForce GTX 770 vs Radeon R9 380

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 770.

Insight	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 770 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 24.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

GeForce GTX 770 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 380 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 770 and Radeon R9 380

GeForce GTX 770

The GeForce GTX 770 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,961 points. Launch price was $399.

Radeon R9 380

The Radeon R9 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 770 scores 5,961 and the Radeon R9 380 reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 770 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 380 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 770) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 380). Raw compute: 3.333 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770) vs 3.476 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 970 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380
G3D Mark Score	5,961	6,000
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	1792+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.333 TFLOPS	3.476 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz+12%	970 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+14%	112
L1 Cache	128 KB	448 KB+250%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	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. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 770) vs 182.4 GB/s (Radeon R9 380) — a 22.8% advantage for the GeForce GTX 770. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s+23%	182.4 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 770) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon R9 380).

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	—
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	—
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 770 draws 230W versus the Radeon R9 380's 220W — a 4.4% difference. The Radeon R9 380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 770) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380
TDP	230W	220W-4%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	25.9	27.3+5%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 770 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R9 380 launched at $199 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 770 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 149.0 (GeForce GTX 770) vs 120.0 (Radeon R9 380) — the GeForce GTX 770 offers 24.2% better value. The Radeon R9 380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).