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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon R9 380X

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $40 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
✅Measures 221mm instead of 240mm, a 19mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7600 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅125.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 130.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon R9 380X

2015

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $40 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
✅Measures 221mm instead of 240mm, a 19mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅125.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 130.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7600 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7600 better than Radeon R9 380X?

Yes. Radeon RX 7600 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 7600 averages 125.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,581 vs 6,131 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7600 is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while Radeon R9 380X is a 2015 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 7600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 170.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 7600 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon RX 7600 is about 17.5% more expensive on MSRP at $269 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 125.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 170.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 380X really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon R9 380X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon R9 380X is 2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 6,131 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 380X Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon R9 380X	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	78 FPS	168 FPS
medium	67 FPS	149 FPS
high	54 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	140 FPS
medium	60 FPS	114 FPS
high	43 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	85 FPS
medium	23 FPS	72 FPS
high	15 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon R9 380X	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	133 FPS	414 FPS
medium	105 FPS	349 FPS
high	86 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	78 FPS	241 FPS
medium	58 FPS	205 FPS
high	44 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	31 FPS	109 FPS
medium	23 FPS	91 FPS
high	18 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon R9 380X	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	276 FPS	746 FPS
medium	221 FPS	597 FPS
high	184 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	207 FPS	560 FPS
medium	166 FPS	448 FPS
high	138 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	138 FPS	373 FPS
medium	110 FPS	298 FPS
high	92 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	187 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon R9 380X	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	135 FPS	604 FPS
medium	112 FPS	517 FPS
high	97 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	100 FPS	468 FPS
medium	83 FPS	397 FPS
high	72 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	293 FPS
medium	47 FPS	271 FPS
high	37 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	187 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 380X and Radeon RX 7600

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.

Radeon RX 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R9 380X scores 6,131 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 170.4%. The Radeon R9 380X is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 380X) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 3.973 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380X) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 970 MHz vs 2655 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	Radeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score	6,131	16,581+170%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.973 TFLOPS	21.75 TFLOPS+447%
Boost Clock	970 MHz	2655 MHz+174%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR 3 + AFMF

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon R9 380X lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	Radeon RX 7600
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 380X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 106 GB/s (Radeon R9 380X) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 171.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 380X) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	Radeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	106 GB/s	288 GB/s+172%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 380X) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	Radeon RX 7600
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 380X) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon R9 380X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	Radeon RX 7600
Encoder	VCE 3.0	VCN 4.0
Decoder	UVD 6.0	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 380X draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 41% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 380X) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 221mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	Radeon RX 7600
TDP	250W	165W-34%
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	8-pin
Length	221mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	24.5	100.5+310%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 380X launched at $229 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269. The Radeon R9 380X costs 14.9% less ($40 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.8 (Radeon R9 380X) vs 61.6 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 129.9% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).