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Radeon HD 6380G
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GeForce Go 7800 GTX
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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 Radeon HD 6380G is positioned at rank 257 and the GeForce Go 7800 GTX is on rank 179, so the GeForce Go 7800 GTX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6380G
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7800 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6380G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6380G | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7800 GTX remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Radeon HD 6380G and GeForce Go 7800 GTX
Radeon HD 6380G
The Radeon HD 6380G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 201 points. Launch price was $180.
GeForce Go 7800 GTX
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6380G scores 201 and the GeForce Go 7800 GTX reaches 210 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6380G is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce Go 7800 GTX uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6380G) vs 2,880 (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6380G) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800 GTX).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6380G | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 201 | 210+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2880+125% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS | 5.345 TFLOPS+178% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 80 | 240+200% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+33% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6380G | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6380G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7800 GTX has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 6380G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6380G) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) — the GeForce Go 7800 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6380G | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (Radeon HD 6380G) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6380G | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11+22% | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6380G) vs No (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6380G | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6380G draws 186W versus the GeForce Go 7800 GTX's 250W — a 29.4% difference. The Radeon HD 6380G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6380G) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6380G | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W-26% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1+38% | 0.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6380G | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | GK110B |
| Release | December 1 2011 | November 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #598 | #278 |
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