Radeon R9 380 vs Radeon R9 380X

Radeon R9 380

2015Boost: 970 MHz

Radeon R9 380X

2015Boost: 970 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 380

220

6,000

0.0%

Radeon RX 560X

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

6,131

+2.2%

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

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

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 380X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% 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	Radeon R9 380X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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 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 $58), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 13.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 380	Radeon R9 380X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+13.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($58)

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

Radeon R9 380X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 380 and Radeon R9 380X

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.

Radeon R9 380X

The Radeon R9 380X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,131 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 380 scores 6,000 and the Radeon R9 380X reaches 6,131 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 380 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R9 380X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 380) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 380X). Raw compute: 3.476 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380) vs 3.973 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380X). Boost clocks: 970 MHz vs 970 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 380	Radeon R9 380X
G3D Mark Score	6,000	6,131+2%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792	2048+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.476 TFLOPS	3.973 TFLOPS+14%
Boost Clock	970 MHz	970 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	448 KB	512 KB+14%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 380	Radeon R9 380X
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 182.4 GB/s (Radeon R9 380) vs 106 GB/s (Radeon R9 380X) — a 72.1% advantage for the Radeon R9 380. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 380	Radeon R9 380X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	182.4 GB/s+72%	106 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon R9 380) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon R9 380X).

Feature	Radeon R9 380	Radeon R9 380X
Encoder	—	VCE 3.0
Decoder	—	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 380 draws 220W versus the Radeon R9 380X's 250W — a 12.8% difference. The Radeon R9 380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 380) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380X). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R9 380	Radeon R9 380X
TDP	220W-12%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	—	221mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	27.3+11%	24.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 380 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 380X launched at $229 and now averages $58. The Radeon R9 380 costs 13.8% less ($8 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 120.0 (Radeon R9 380) vs 105.7 (Radeon R9 380X) — the Radeon R9 380 offers 13.5% better value.