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Radeon R7 M380
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FirePro W600
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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 R7 M380 is positioned at rank 452 and the FirePro W600 is on rank 253, so the FirePro W600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M380
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M380.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M380 | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro W600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $300), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 915.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M380 | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+915.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 R7 M380 and FirePro W600
Radeon R7 M380
The Radeon R7 M380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,669 points.
FirePro W600
The FirePro W600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,695 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M380 scores 1,669 and the FirePro W600 reaches 1,695 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M380 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro W600 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 M380) vs 512 (FirePro W600). Raw compute: 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M380) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro W600).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,669 | 1,695+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.171 TFLOPS+52% | 0.768 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+25% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 M380 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W600 has 2 GB. The FirePro W600 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 M380) vs 12 (FirePro W600). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 6+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M380) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W600). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M380) vs H.264 (FirePro W600).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M380 draws 75W versus the FirePro W600's 75W — a 0% difference. The FirePro W600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M380) vs 350W (FirePro W600). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | Unknown |
| Perf/Watt | 22.3 | 22.6+1% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M380 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the FirePro W600 launched at $599 and now averages $30. The FirePro W600 costs 90% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (Radeon R7 M380) vs 56.5 (FirePro W600) — the FirePro W600 offers 908.9% better value. The Radeon R7 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-50% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $30-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.6 | 56.5+909% |
| Codename | Tropo | Cape Verde |
| Release | May 5 2015 | June 13 2012 |
| Ranking | #737 | #732 |
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