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GRID K2
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Radeon R9 M380
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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 GRID K2 is positioned at rank 381 and the Radeon R9 M380 is on rank 379, so the Radeon R9 M380 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K2
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M380
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K2.
| Insight | GRID K2 | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID K2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $300), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 273% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K2 | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+273%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($80) | ⚠️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 GRID K2 and Radeon R9 M380
GRID K2
The GRID K2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,737 points. Launch price was $5,199.
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 GRID K2 scores 2,737 and the Radeon R9 M380 reaches 2,752 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K2 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M380 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K2) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M380). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K2) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M380).
| Feature | GRID K2 | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,737 | 2,752 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 ×2+100% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS ×2+49% | 1.536 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+167% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K2 | 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 GRID K2 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. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K2) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M380) — the GRID K2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K2 | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K2 draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 M380's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R9 M380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K2) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | GRID K2 | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 75W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2 | 36.7+201% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K2 launched at $5199 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon R9 M380 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The GRID K2 costs 73.3% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.2 (GRID K2) vs 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) — the GRID K2 offers 271.7% better value. The Radeon R9 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K2 | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5199 | $300-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-73% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.2+272% | 9.2 |
| Codename | GK104 | Strato |
| Release | May 11 2013 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #611 | #607 |
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