Radeon R9 M380 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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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. The Radeon R9 M380 is positioned at rank #379 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M380
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon R9 M380?
Comparing the powerful GeForce RTX 3060 Ti to the legacy mobile professional Radeon R9 M380 reveals the monumental divide between modern power and previous-gen workstation efficiency. The RTX 3060 Ti delivers roughly 1500% more raw compute performance, representing a desktop icon that masters 1440p Ultra with high refresh rates and cinematic graphics.
Technically, the RTX 3060 Ti wins on absolute architectural scale, featuring specialized hardware for Ray Tracing and DLSS support. The Radeon R9 M380 is based on a legacy mobile architecture and lacks the core count or feature set to handle modern interactive media with any stability. Moving from any notebook with legacy workstation graphics to an RTX 3060 Ti powered desktop is a life-changing improvement, providing the speed and visual depth needed for high-end rendering work in 2026.
There is no contest here; the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the absolute winner. it provides a level of detail and speed that turns the most demanding games into fluid, immersive experiences. The Radeon R9 M380 is now strictly piece of hardware history on legacy notebooks. If you are looking to revitalize your digital environment with a performance boost that is truly night and day, the 30-series discrete card is the definitive and superior choice.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M380 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 638.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M380.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M380 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-638.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+638.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $300 for the Radeon R9 M380, it costs 7% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 690.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M380 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+690.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($280) |
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 RTX 3060 Ti
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 RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon R9 M380 scores 2,752 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 638.1%. The Radeon R9 M380 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R9 M380) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M380) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,752 | 20,312+638% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 4864+533% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.536 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+955% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1665 MHz+67% |
| ROPs | 16 | 80+400% |
| TMUs | 48 | 152+217% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 4.8 MB+2426% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M380 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (Radeon R9 M380) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 366.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M380) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 448 GB/s+367% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M380) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M380) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 M380) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.0 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M380 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon R9 M380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M380) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-63% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 36.7 | 101.6+177% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M380 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 6.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 688% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-25% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $280-7% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.2 | 72.5+688% |
| Codename | Strato | GA104 |
| Release | May 5 2015 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #607 | #73 |
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