Radeon R7 M380 vs Radeon R9 M275X
Radeon R7 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 Radeon R7 M380 is positioned at rank 452 and the Radeon R9 M275X is on rank 460, so the Radeon R7 M380 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 Radeon R9 M275X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M275X.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M380 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 M380 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M380 holds the technical lead. Priced at $300 (vs $300), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M380 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon R9 M275X
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 R9 M275X
The Radeon R9 M275X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,631 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M380 scores 1,669 and the Radeon R9 M275X reaches 1,631 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M380 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M275X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 M380) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M275X). Raw compute: 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M380) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M275X). Boost clocks: 915 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,669+2% | 1,631 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.171 TFLOPS | 1.184 TFLOPS+1% |
| Boost Clock | 915 MHz | 925 MHz+1% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 M380) vs 12_0 (Radeon R9 M275X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M380) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 M275X). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M380 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M275X's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 M275X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M380) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M275X). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 22.3+3% | 21.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M380 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon R9 M275X launched at $300 and now averages $300. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (Radeon R7 M380) vs 5.4 (Radeon R9 M275X) — the Radeon R7 M380 offers 3.7% better value. The Radeon R7 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.6+4% | 5.4 |
| Codename | Tropo | Venus |
| Release | May 5 2015 | January 28 2014 |
| Ranking | #737 | #746 |
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