GeForce MX350 vs Radeon R9 M380
GeForce MX350
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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 MX350 is positioned at rank 348 and the Radeon R9 M380 is on rank 379, so the GeForce MX350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX350
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M380
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce MX350 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce MX350 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M380 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce MX350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 MX350 | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce MX350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $300 for the Radeon R9 M380, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 54.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce MX350 | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+54.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️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 MX350 and Radeon R9 M380
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.
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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX350 | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce MX350 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. Memory bandwidth: 56 GB/s (GeForce MX350) vs 96 GB/s (Radeon R9 M380) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon R9 M380. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. 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 |
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 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX350 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon R9 M380 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The GeForce MX350 costs 33.3% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.1 (GeForce MX350) vs 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) — the GeForce MX350 offers 53.3% better value. The GeForce MX350 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce MX350 | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-17% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-33% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.1+53% | 9.2 |
| Codename | GP107 | Strato |
| Release | February 10 2020 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #597 | #607 |
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