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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅580.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 612.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 9.2 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $300 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).

Trade-offs

❌53.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 75W.

Radeon R9 M380

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 115W, a 40W reduction.

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).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon R9 M380

2015

Why buy it

✅580.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 612.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 9.2 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $300 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).

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 115W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌53.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 75W.

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).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon R9 M380?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 580.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 2,752 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon R9 M380 is a 2015 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 610.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about $1 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 580.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 610.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 612.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon R9 M380 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon R9 M380 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $300 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M380 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 M380
1080p
low	167 FPS	39 FPS
medium	152 FPS	25 FPS
high	134 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	27 FPS
medium	114 FPS	17 FPS
high	99 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	10 FPS
medium	74 FPS	6 FPS
high	62 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 M380
1080p
low	392 FPS	54 FPS
medium	334 FPS	28 FPS
high	268 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	13 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	26 FPS
medium	209 FPS	15 FPS
high	169 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	7 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	7 FPS
medium	98 FPS	5 FPS
high	82 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 M380
1080p
low	812 FPS	124 FPS
medium	642 FPS	99 FPS
high	551 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	93 FPS
medium	443 FPS	74 FPS
high	379 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	62 FPS
medium	297 FPS	50 FPS
high	234 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	31 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 M380
1080p
low	746 FPS	110 FPS
medium	613 FPS	86 FPS
high	536 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	61 FPS
medium	486 FPS	48 FPS
high	421 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	35 FPS
medium	308 FPS	25 FPS
high	285 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	14 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon R9 M380

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 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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon R9 M380's 2,752 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 610.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon R9 M380 uses GCN 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M380). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M380). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 M380
G3D Mark Score	19,548+610%	2,752
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3072+300%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+884%	1.536 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+146%	1000 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	96+100%	48
L1 Cache	3 MB+1479%	0.19 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+9500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon R9 M380 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon R9 M380 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 M380
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M380 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 96 GB/s (Radeon R9 M380) — a 183.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M380) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 M380
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s+183%	96 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+9500%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M380). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 M380
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M380). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 M380).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 M380
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 (HEVC),MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon R9 M380's 75W — a 42.1% difference. The Radeon R9 M380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M380). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon R9 M380
TDP	115W	75W-35%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-14%	85
Perf/Watt	170.0+363%	36.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 M380 launched at $300. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 0.3% less ($1 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 610.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).