Radeon R9 M380 vs Radeon Pro 450

Radeon R9 M380

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Radeon Pro 450

2016Core: 800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M380

2,752

+1.1%

2,723

0.0%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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 Radeon Pro 450.

Insight	Radeon R9 M380	Radeon Pro 450
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $300), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 642.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M380	Radeon Pro 450
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+642.1%)
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.

Radeon R9 M380 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 450 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M380 and Radeon Pro 450

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.

Radeon Pro 450

The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M380 scores 2,752 and the Radeon Pro 450 reaches 2,723 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M380 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon Pro 450 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R9 M380) vs 640 (Radeon Pro 450). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M380) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450).

Feature	Radeon R9 M380	Radeon Pro 450
G3D Mark Score	2,752+1%	2,723
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768+20%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.536 TFLOPS+50%	1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	48+20%	40
L1 Cache	192 KB+20%	160 KB
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M380	Radeon Pro 450
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M380 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 450 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: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M380) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M380	Radeon Pro 450
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 M380) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro 450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R9 M380	Radeon Pro 450
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12_0
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M380) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 450). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	Radeon R9 M380	Radeon Pro 450
Encoder	VCE 3.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	UVD 6.0	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M380 draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro 450's 35W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M380) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 450). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 M380	Radeon Pro 450
TDP	75W	35W-53%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	1mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	36.7	77.8+112%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M380 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0 and now averages $40. The Radeon Pro 450 costs 86.7% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) vs 68.1 (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 offers 640.2% better value. The Radeon Pro 450 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).