GeForce GTX 770M SLI vs Radeon R9 M380
GeForce GTX 770M SLI
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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 GeForce GTX 770M SLI is positioned at rank 257 and the Radeon R9 M380 is on rank 379, so the GeForce GTX 770M SLI offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 770M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M380
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 770M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M380 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 770M SLI | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 770M SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 770M SLI holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $300), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 281.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 770M SLI | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+281.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($80) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 770M SLI and Radeon R9 M380
GeForce GTX 770M SLI
The GeForce GTX 770M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 811 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,803 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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 770M SLI scores 2,803 and the Radeon R9 M380 reaches 2,752 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 770M SLI is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M380 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce GTX 770M SLI) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M380).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M SLI | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,803+2% | 2,752 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920+150% | 768 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M SLI | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 770M SLI comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M380 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M380 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M SLI | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 96 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 770M SLI draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 M380's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 770M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M380). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M SLI | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.7 | 36.7+96% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 770M SLI costs 73.3% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.0 (GeForce GTX 770M SLI) vs 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) — the GeForce GTX 770M SLI offers 280.4% better value. The Radeon R9 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M SLI | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-73% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.0+280% | 9.2 |
| Codename | — | Strato |
| Release | May 30 2013 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #430 | #607 |
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