Radeon R9 380 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

Radeon R9 380

2015Boost: 970 MHz

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

2017Core: 1493 MHzBoost: 1620 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 380

220

6,000

+3.4%

Radeon RX 560X

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

5,800

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

#170

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

356%

#172

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

322%

#173

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

322%

#177

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

292%

#178

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

290%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

100%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel).

Insight	Radeon R9 380	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 380 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 380 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $65), it costs 23% less, resulting in a 34.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 380	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+34.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65)

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 R9 380 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 380 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

Radeon R9 380

The Radeon R9 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points. Launch price was $199.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1493 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 380 scores 6,000 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) reaches 5,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 380 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 380) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Raw compute: 3.476 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380) vs 2.488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Boost clocks: 970 MHz vs 1620 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 380	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	6,000+3%	5,800
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1792+133%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.476 TFLOPS+40%	2.488 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	970 MHz	1620 MHz+67%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	112+133%	48
L1 Cache	448 KB+56%	288 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 380	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 182.4 GB/s (Radeon R9 380) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) — a 62.9% advantage for the Radeon R9 380. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 380) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 380	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	182.4 GB/s+63%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon R9 380) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)).

Feature	Radeon R9 380	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Encoder	—	NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder	—	NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 380 draws 220W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)'s 75W — a 98.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 380) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 380	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
TDP	220W	75W-66%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	27.3	77.3+183%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 380 costs 23.1% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 120.0 (Radeon R9 380) vs 89.2 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) — the Radeon R9 380 offers 34.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).