Radeon R7 M380 vs Radeon HD 7750

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. The Radeon R7 M380 is positioned at rank #452 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M380

#440

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1953%

#442

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1770%

#443

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1765%

#447

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1605%

#448

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1594%

#450

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#451

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

100%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#453

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#454

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#455

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

99%

#456

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#457

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#458

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#459

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

98%

#460

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#461

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#462

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

97%

#463

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

96%

#464

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#465

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 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	Radeon HD 7750
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
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 (+700%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7750 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7750 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $300), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 920.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon HD 7750
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+920.4%)
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.

Radeon R7 M380 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7750 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M380 and Radeon HD 7750

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.

Radeon HD 7750

The Radeon HD 7750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 15 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,703 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M380 scores 1,669 and the Radeon HD 7750 reaches 1,703 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M380 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7750 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 M380) vs 512 (Radeon HD 7750). Raw compute: 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M380) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7750). Boost clocks: 915 MHz vs 800 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon HD 7750
G3D Mark Score	1,669	1,703+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.171 TFLOPS+43%	0.8192 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	915 MHz+14%	800 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	160 KB+25%	128 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon HD 7750
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 M380 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7750 has 4 GB. The Radeon HD 7750 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon HD 7750
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	72 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 M380) vs 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon HD 7750). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon HD 7750
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (FL 11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M380) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7750). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M380) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 7750).

Feature	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon HD 7750
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M380 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7750's 55W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7750 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M380) vs 300W (Radeon HD 7750). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.

Feature	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon HD 7750
TDP	75W	55W-27%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	Mobile	None
Length	—	168mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	60°C
Perf/Watt	22.3	31.0+39%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M380 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon HD 7750 launched at $109 and now averages $30. The Radeon HD 7750 costs 90% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (Radeon R7 M380) vs 56.8 (Radeon HD 7750) — the Radeon HD 7750 offers 914.3% better value. The Radeon R7 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).