Radeon R9 380 vs GeForce MX570 A
Radeon R9 380
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX570 A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce MX570 A is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce MX570 A likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 380 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce MX570 A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 380.
| Insight | Radeon R9 380 | GeForce MX570 A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| 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. Priced at $50 versus $300 for the GeForce MX570 A, it costs 83% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 479.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 380 | GeForce MX570 A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+479.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 R9 380 and GeForce MX570 A
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 MX570 A
The GeForce MX570 A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,208 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 380 scores 6,000 and the GeForce MX570 A reaches 6,208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 380 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce MX570 A uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 380) vs 2,048 (GeForce MX570 A). Raw compute: 3.476 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce MX570 A). Boost clocks: 970 MHz vs 1155 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 380 | GeForce MX570 A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,000 | 6,208+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2048+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.476 TFLOPS | 4.731 TFLOPS+36% |
| Boost Clock | 970 MHz | 1155 MHz+19% |
| ROPs | 32 | 40+25% |
| TMUs | 112+75% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.44 MB | 2 MB+355% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 380 | GeForce MX570 A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 182.4 GB/s (Radeon R9 380) vs 96 GB/s (GeForce MX570 A) — a 90% advantage for the Radeon R9 380. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 380) vs 2 MB (GeForce MX570 A) — the GeForce MX570 A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 380 | GeForce MX570 A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 182.4 GB/s+90% | 96 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 380 draws 220W versus the GeForce MX570 A's 25W — a 159.2% difference. The GeForce MX570 A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 380) vs 350W (GeForce MX570 A). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R9 380 | GeForce MX570 A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 25W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 27.3 | 248.3+810% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 380 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce MX570 A launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon R9 380 costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 120.0 (Radeon R9 380) vs 20.7 (GeForce MX570 A) — the Radeon R9 380 offers 479.7% better value. The GeForce MX570 A is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R9 380 | GeForce MX570 A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-34% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-83% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 120.0+480% | 20.7 |
| Codename | Antigua | GA107 |
| Release | June 18 2015 | Maio 2022 |
| Ranking | #396 | #387 |
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