Radeon RX Vega 9 vs Radeon R7 M380
Radeon RX Vega 9
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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 RX Vega 9 is positioned at rank 279 and the Radeon R7 M380 is on rank 452, so the Radeon RX Vega 9 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega 9
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M380
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 9.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX Vega 9 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX Vega 9 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $300), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 497.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+497.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 RX Vega 9 and Radeon R7 M380
Radeon RX Vega 9
The Radeon RX Vega 9 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1300 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,661 points.
Radeon R7 M380
The Radeon R7 M380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,669 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 9 scores 1,661 and the Radeon R7 M380 reaches 1,669 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 9 is built on Vega while the Radeon R7 M380 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 576 (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs 640 (Radeon R7 M380). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 915 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,661 | 1,669 |
| Architecture | Vega | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 576 | 640+11% |
| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz+42% | 915 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX Vega 9 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M380 has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M380 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 9 draws 15W versus the Radeon R7 M380's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 9 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M380). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-80% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 110.7+396% | 22.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 9 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7 M380 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon RX Vega 9 costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.2 (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs 5.6 (Radeon R7 M380) — the Radeon RX Vega 9 offers 492.9% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 9 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-67% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-83% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.2+493% | 5.6 |
| Codename | Vega Raven Ridge | Tropo |
| Release | October 26 2017 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #670 | #737 |
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