GeForce MX350 vs Radeon R9 M380

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.

GeForce MX350 vs Radeon R9 M380 FPS Benchmarks

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GeForce MX350 vs Radeon R9 M380: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce MX350

2020

Why buy it

✅22.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 23.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.3 vs 9.2 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Radeon R9 M380 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce MX350 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 20W instead of 75W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2020 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Radeon R9 M380

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce MX350 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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20% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.2 vs 11.3 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌275% higher power demand at 75W vs 20W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce MX350 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 22.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.8% in PassMark G3D (2,828 vs 2,752), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce MX350 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2015. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce MX350 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $50 cheaper on MSRP at $250 vs $300, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 23.3% (11.3 vs 9.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce MX350 vs Radeon R9 M380 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce MX350

The GeForce MX350 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 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 GeForce MX350 scores 2,828 and the Radeon R9 M380 reaches 2,752 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX350 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 M380 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce MX350) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M380). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce MX350) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M380). Boost clocks: 937 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX350	Radeon R9 M380
G3D Mark Score	2,828+3%	2,752
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	768+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.199 TFLOPS	1.536 TFLOPS+28%
Boost Clock	937 MHz	1000 MHz+7%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	240 KB+25%	192 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX350 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R9 M380 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce MX350	Radeon R9 M380
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX350 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M380 carries 4 GB. Radeon R9 M380 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 56 GB/s (GeForce MX350) vs 96 GB/s (Radeon R9 M380) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon R9 M380. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce MX350 and 128-bit on the Radeon R9 M380. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce MX350) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M380) — the GeForce MX350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX350	Radeon R9 M380
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	56 GB/s	96 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX350 draws 20W versus the Radeon R9 M380's 75W — a 115.8% difference. The GeForce MX350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX350) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M380). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce MX350	Radeon R9 M380
TDP	20W-73%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	141.4+285%	36.7

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce MX350 came in at $250, while the Radeon R9 M380 launched at $300. On MSRP, GeForce MX350 was 16.7% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 11.3 (GeForce MX350) vs 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) — the GeForce MX350 offers 22.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce MX350 (2020 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce MX350	Radeon R9 M380
MSRP	$250-17%	$300
Performance per Dollar	11.3+23%	9.2
Codename	GP107	Strato
Release	February 10 2020	May 5 2015
Ranking	#597	#607

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