Radeon R9 M380 vs GeForce GTX 770M SLI
Radeon R9 M380
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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 SLI is on rank 257, so the GeForce GTX 770M SLI offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M380
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 770M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 770M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M380 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M380 | GeForce GTX 770M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| 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 (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 770M SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 770M SLI holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $300), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 281.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M380 | GeForce GTX 770M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+281.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($80) |
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 SLI
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.
GeForce GTX 770M SLI
The GeForce GTX 770M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 811 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,803 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M380 scores 2,752 and the GeForce GTX 770M SLI reaches 2,803 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M380 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 770M SLI uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R9 M380) vs 1,920 (GeForce GTX 770M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GeForce GTX 770M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,752 | 2,803+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1920+150% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GeForce GTX 770M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M380 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 770M SLI has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M380 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GeForce GTX 770M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M380 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 770M SLI's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M380) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 770M SLI). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GeForce GTX 770M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 36.7+96% | 18.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 770M SLI costs 73.3% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) vs 35.0 (GeForce GTX 770M SLI) — the GeForce GTX 770M SLI offers 280.4% better value. The Radeon R9 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GeForce GTX 770M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $80-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.2 | 35.0+280% |
| Codename | Strato | — |
| Release | May 5 2015 | May 30 2013 |
| Ranking | #607 | #430 |
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