GeForce GTX 770M vs Radeon R9 M380

GeForce GTX 770M

2013Core: 811 MHzBoost: 797 MHz

Radeon R9 M380

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 770M

2,784

+1.2%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon R9 M380

2,752

0.0%

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 is positioned at rank 54 and the Radeon R9 M380 is on rank 379, so the GeForce GTX 770M 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 GeForce GTX 770M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

92%

#44

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

195%

#46

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

177%

#47

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

176%

#51

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

160%

#52

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

159%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#58

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

94%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

91%

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 GeForce GTX 770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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	Radeon R9 M380
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
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 (+33.3%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $300), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 658.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon R9 M380
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+658.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️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.

GeForce GTX 770M Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M380 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 770M and Radeon R9 M380

GeForce GTX 770M

The GeForce GTX 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,784 points. Launch price was $189.99.

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 GeForce GTX 770M scores 2,784 and the Radeon R9 M380 reaches 2,752 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 770M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M380 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M380). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M380). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon R9 M380
G3D Mark Score	2,784+1%	2,752
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	960+25%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.53 TFLOPS	1.536 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	797 MHz	1000 MHz+25%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	80+67%	48
L1 Cache	80 KB	192 KB+140%
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 770M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M380 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M380 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M380) — the GeForce GTX 770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon R9 M380
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	96 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M380). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon R9 M380
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 770M) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M380). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 M380).

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon R9 M380
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 770M draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M380's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 M380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M380). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon R9 M380
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Mobile
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85
Perf/Watt	37.1+1%	36.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 770M costs 86.7% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.6 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) — the GeForce GTX 770M offers 656.5% better value. The Radeon R9 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).