Radeon R9 380X vs RTX A500 Embedded GPU

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A500 Embedded GPU

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

100%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

97%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

95%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

88%

#107

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1192%

#122

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

98%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

92%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

90%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

89%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

86%

#135

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

86%

#136

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The RTX A500 Embedded GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 380X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 380X.

Insight	Radeon R9 380X	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A500 Embedded GPU 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 380X and RTX A500 Embedded GPU

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.

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 435 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,197 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 380X scores 6,131 and the RTX A500 Embedded GPU reaches 6,197 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 380X is built on GCN 3.0 while the RTX A500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 380X) vs 2,048 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 3.973 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380X) vs 5.468 TFLOPS (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 970 MHz vs 1335 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	6,131	6,197+1%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.973 TFLOPS	5.468 TFLOPS+38%
Boost Clock	970 MHz	1335 MHz+38%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
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	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 380X) vs 2 MB (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) — the RTX A500 Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
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 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 380X) vs NVENC 7th Gen (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs NVDEC 5th Gen.

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Encoder	VCE 3.0	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	UVD 6.0	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 380X draws 250W versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 20W — a 170.4% difference. The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 380X) vs 350W (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 221mm vs 82mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
TDP	250W	20W-92%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	221mm	82mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	24.5	309.9+1165%