Radeon R9 380X vs Tesla M6

CPU

GPU

Radeon R9 380X

2015Boost: 970 MHz

Tesla M6

2015Core: 930 MHzBoost: 1180 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 380X

250

6,131

0.0%

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

6,225

+1.5%

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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 Tesla M6

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

99%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

98%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

96%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

94%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

89%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

87%

#173

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2371%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

100%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

98%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

98%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

97%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

94%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

93%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

89%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

88%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla M6 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 380X.

Insight	Radeon R9 380X	Tesla M6
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 380X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 380X holds the technical lead. Priced at $58 (vs $84), it costs 31% less, resulting in a 42.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 380X	Tesla M6
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+42.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($58)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($84)

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 380X Benchmark Check

Tesla M6 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 380X and Tesla M6

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.

Tesla M6

The Tesla M6 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1180 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,225 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 380X scores 6,131 and the Tesla M6 reaches 6,225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 380X is built on GCN 3.0 while the Tesla M6 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 380X) vs 1,536 (Tesla M6). Raw compute: 3.973 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380X) vs 3.625 TFLOPS (Tesla M6). Boost clocks: 970 MHz vs 1180 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	Tesla M6
G3D Mark Score	6,131	6,225+2%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.973 TFLOPS+10%	3.625 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	970 MHz	1180 MHz+22%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128+33%	96
L1 Cache	512 KB	576 KB+13%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	Tesla M6
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 380X) vs 2 MB (Tesla M6) — the Tesla M6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	Tesla M6
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
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 (Tesla M6). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	Tesla M6
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 380X) vs NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M6). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	Tesla M6
Encoder	VCE 3.0	NVENC 5th Gen
Decoder	UVD 6.0	NVDEC 2nd 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 Tesla M6's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The Tesla M6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 380X) vs 350W (Tesla M6). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 221mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 380X	Tesla M6
TDP	250W	100W-60%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	221mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	24.5	62.3+154%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 380X launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $58, while the Tesla M6 launched at $1000 and now averages $84. The Radeon R9 380X costs 31% less ($26 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 105.7 (Radeon R9 380X) vs 74.1 (Tesla M6) — the Radeon R9 380X offers 42.6% better value.