Radeon R9 M380
VS
GeForce GTX 770M

Radeon R9 M380 vs GeForce GTX 770M

AMD

Radeon R9 M380

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 770M

2013Core: 811 MHzBoost: 797 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. The Radeon R9 M380 is positioned at rank 379 and the GeForce GTX 770M is on rank 54, so the GeForce GTX 770M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M380

#369
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1184%
#371
1073%
#372
1070%
#376
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
973%
#377
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
967%
#379
Radeon R9 M380
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
100%
#381
Radeon HD 7640G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
99%
#384
Radeon R7 M465
MSRP: $120|Avg: $35
96%
#386
GeForce GT 640M LE
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
95%
#387
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
95%
#388
GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
94%
#389
HD Graphics 520
MSRP: $100|Avg: $35
94%
#390
Radeon HD 8600/8700M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
94%
#391
Radeon R9 M395X
MSRP: $600|Avg: $150
93%
#393
Radeon R9 M485X
MSRP: $450|Avg: $150
92%
#394
Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 770M

#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
92%
#44
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
195%
#46
177%
#47
176%
#51
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
160%
#52
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
159%
#54
GeForce GTX 770M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
100%
#58
GeForce 770M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
97%
#62
Radeon 820M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
96%
#65
94%
#66
94%
#68
GeForce GTX 850M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M380 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon R9 M380GeForce GTX 770M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $300), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 658.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon R9 M380GeForce GTX 770M
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+658.7%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)
More affordable ($40)

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 M380 and GeForce GTX 770M

AMD

Radeon R9 M380

The Radeon R9 M380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,752 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 770M

The GeForce GTX 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,784 points. Launch price was $189.99.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M380 scores 2,752 and the GeForce GTX 770M reaches 2,784 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M380 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 770M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R9 M380) vs 960 (GeForce GTX 770M). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M380) vs 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 797 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R9 M380GeForce GTX 770M
G3D Mark Score
2,752
2,784+1%
Architecture
GCN 2.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
768
960+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.536 TFLOPS
1.53 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1000 MHz+25%
797 MHz
ROPs
16
24+50%
TMUs
48
80+67%
L1 Cache
192 KB+140%
80 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
384 KB+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R9 M380GeForce GTX 770M
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M380 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 770M has 3 GB. The Radeon R9 M380 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M380) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 770M) — the GeForce GTX 770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R9 M380GeForce GTX 770M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+33%
3 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
96 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
384 KB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M380) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 770M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon R9 M380GeForce GTX 770M
DirectX
12 (12_0)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M380) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 770M). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 M380) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 770M).

FeatureRadeon R9 M380GeForce GTX 770M
Encoder
VCE 3.0
1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder
UVD 6.0
PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M380 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 770M's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M380) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 770M). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75°C.

FeatureRadeon R9 M380GeForce GTX 770M
TDP
75W
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Mobile
1x 6-pin
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85
75°C-12%
Perf/Watt
36.7
37.1+1%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 770M costs 86.7% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) vs 69.6 (GeForce GTX 770M) — the GeForce GTX 770M offers 656.5% better value. The Radeon R9 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureRadeon R9 M380GeForce GTX 770M
MSRP
$300
Avg Price (30d)
$300
$40-87%
Performance per Dollar
9.2
69.6+657%
Codename
Strato
GK106
Release
May 5 2015
May 30 2013
Ranking
#607
#603