GeForce GTX 770 vs Radeon R9 380X

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.

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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 380X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 380X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
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)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $58), it costs 31% less, resulting in a 41% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+41%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($58)

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 380X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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 380X

The Radeon R9 380X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,131 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 770 scores 5,961 and the Radeon R9 380X reaches 6,131 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 770 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 380X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 770) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 380X). Raw compute: 3.333 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770) vs 3.973 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380X). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 970 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
G3D Mark Score	5,961	6,131+3%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.333 TFLOPS	3.973 TFLOPS+19%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz+12%	970 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
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 106 GB/s (Radeon R9 380X) — a 111.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 770. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s+111%	106 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX 770) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 380X). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
DirectX	12.0	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 770) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 380X). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 770) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon R9 380X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 770 draws 230W versus the Radeon R9 380X's 250W — a 8.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 770) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380X). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
TDP	230W-8%	250W
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	267mm	221mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	25.9+6%	24.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 770 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R9 380X launched at $229 and now averages $58. The GeForce GTX 770 costs 31% less ($18 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 149.0 (GeForce GTX 770) vs 105.7 (Radeon R9 380X) — the GeForce GTX 770 offers 41% better value. The Radeon R9 380X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).