GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon R9 380X

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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Radeon R9 380X

2015Boost: 970 MHz

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GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon R9 380X Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 4060

8 GB 115

19,548

+218.8%

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

Radeon R9 380X

4 GB 250

6,131

0.0%

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon R9 380X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon R9 380X: 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 RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅139.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 144.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon R9 380X

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Measures 221mm instead of 240mm, a 19mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 139.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 218.8% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 6,131), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon R9 380X has no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $70 more expensive on MSRP at $299 vs $229, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 144.2% (65.4 vs 26.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon R9 380X Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon R9 380X's 6,131 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 218.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon R9 380X uses GCN 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 380X). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3.973 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380X). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 970 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
G3D Mark Score	19,548+219%	6,131
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3072+50%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+280%	3.973 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+154%	970 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	96	128+33%
L1 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+4700%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon R9 380X does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R9 380X leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 380X carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 106 GB/s (Radeon R9 380X) — a 156.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 128-bit on the Radeon R9 380X. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 380X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s+157%	106 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+4700%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 380X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 380X). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon R9 380X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon R9 380X's 250W — a 74% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
TDP	115W-54%	250W
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	240mm	221mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-3%	75
Perf/Watt	170.0+594%	24.5

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the Radeon R9 380X launched at $229. On MSRP, Radeon R9 380X was 23.4% cheaper ($70 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 26.8 (Radeon R9 380X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 144% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 380X
MSRP	$299	$229-23%
Performance per Dollar	65.4+144%	26.8
Codename	AD107	Antigua
Release	May 18 2023	November 19 2015
Ranking	#84	#394

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