Radeon R7 M380 vs Radeon R9 M375X

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 M375X is on rank 422, so the Radeon R9 M375X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1765%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1605%

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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%

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Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

97%

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Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

96%

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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 Radeon R9 M375X

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1587%

#414

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1439%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1435%

#419

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1305%

#420

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1296%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#424

Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#425

Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#426

Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

98%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

97%

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Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

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Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

96%

#432

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

96%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

95%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

94%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M375X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 R9 M375X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M375X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M375X holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $300), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 515.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon R9 M375X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+515.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 R9 M375X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M380 and Radeon R9 M375X

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 M375X

The Radeon R9 M375X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,711 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M380 scores 1,669 and the Radeon R9 M375X reaches 1,711 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M380 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M375X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 M380) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M375X). Raw compute: 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M380) vs 1.299 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M375X). Boost clocks: 915 MHz vs 1015 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon R9 M375X
G3D Mark Score	1,669	1,711+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.171 TFLOPS	1.299 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock	915 MHz	1015 MHz+11%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	160 KB	160 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon R9 M375X
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 R9 M375X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M375X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon R9 M375X
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	80 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M380 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M375X's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 M375X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M380) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M375X). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon R9 M375X
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Perf/Watt	22.3	22.8+2%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M380 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon R9 M375X launched at $250 and now averages $50. The Radeon R9 M375X costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (Radeon R7 M380) vs 34.2 (Radeon R9 M375X) — the Radeon R9 M375X offers 510.7% better value.