Radeon R9 M380 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

Radeon R9 M380

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

2020Core: 400 MHzBoost: 1350 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M380

2,752

+1.4%

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

2,715

0.0%

Arc A530M

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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.

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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1073%

#372

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs 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 Radeon R9 M380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs.

Insight	Radeon R9 M380	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M380 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 M380 Benchmark Check

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M380 and Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

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.

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 80 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,715 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M380 scores 2,752 and the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs reaches 2,715 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M380 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R9 M380) vs 80 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1350 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M380	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
G3D Mark Score	2,752+1%	2,715
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	768+860%	80
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1350 MHz+35%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M380	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
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)

The Radeon R9 M380 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 M380 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R9 M380	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M380) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 M380	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
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 Quick Sync Video (Gen 12) (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 12). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 M380) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs).

Feature	Radeon R9 M380	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
Encoder	VCE 3.0	Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)
Decoder	UVD 6.0	Quick Sync Video (Gen 12)
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M380 draws 75W versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs's 28W — a 91.3% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M380) vs 0W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Power connectors: Mobile vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85.

Feature	Radeon R9 M380	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
TDP	75W	28W-63%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	None
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85	85
Perf/Watt	36.7	97.0+164%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M380 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs costs 100+% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) vs Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).