Radeon R9 M380 vs GRID K2
Radeon R9 M380
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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 GRID K2 is on rank 381, so the Radeon R9 M380 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 GRID K2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K2.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M380 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| 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 GRID K2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $300), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 273% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M380 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+273%) |
| 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 GRID K2
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.
GRID K2
The GRID K2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,737 points. Launch price was $5,199.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M380 scores 2,752 and the GRID K2 reaches 2,737 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M380 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GRID K2 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R9 M380) vs 1,536 (GRID K2). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M380) vs 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K2).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,752 | 2,737 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1536 ×2+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.536 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS ×2+49% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 128 ×2+167% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M380 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K2 has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M380 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M380) vs 512 KB (GRID K2) — the GRID K2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M380 draws 75W versus the GRID K2's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R9 M380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M380) vs 350W (GRID K2). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-67% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 36.7+201% | 12.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M380 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GRID K2 launched at $5199 and now averages $80. The GRID K2 costs 73.3% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) vs 34.2 (GRID K2) — the GRID K2 offers 271.7% better value. The Radeon R9 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M380 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-94% | $5199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $80-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.2 | 34.2+272% |
| Codename | Strato | GK104 |
| Release | May 5 2015 | May 11 2013 |
| Ranking | #607 | #611 |
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