Radeon R7 M380 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

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

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M380 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M380 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H 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.

Radeon R7 M380 Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

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League of Legends

Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M380 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,717 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M380 scores 1,669 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H reaches 1,717 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M380 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 M380) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). Boost clocks: 915 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
G3D Mark Score	1,669	1,717+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Boost Clock	915 MHz	2100 MHz+130%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 M380 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 M380) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (FL 12_1)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M380) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M380) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H).

Feature	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCN 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M380 draws 75W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M380) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R7 M380	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	22.3	114.5+413%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M380 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H costs 100+% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (Radeon R7 M380) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).