
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS vs Radeon R9 380

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
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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 Ryzen 7 6800HS is positioned at rank #369 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 Ryzen 7 6800HS
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 380 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 380.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS | Radeon R9 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 380 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $600 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS, it costs 92% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1097.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS | Radeon R9 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1097.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 Ryzen 7 6800HS and Radeon R9 380

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,012 points.

Radeon R9 380
The Radeon R9 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 6,012 and the Radeon R9 380 reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon R9 380 uses GCN 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 380). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) vs 3.476 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 970 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS | Radeon R9 380 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,012 | 6,000 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+14% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.602 TFLOPS+147% | 3.476 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2100 MHz+116% | 970 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+14% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+14% | 448 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS | Radeon R9 380 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 380) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS | Radeon R9 380 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 182.4 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS draws 100W versus the Radeon R9 380's 220W — a 75% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS | Radeon R9 380 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-55% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 60.1+120% | 27.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS launched at $600 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Radeon R9 380 launched at $199 and now averages $50. The Radeon R9 380 costs 91.7% less ($550 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.0 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) vs 120.0 (Radeon R9 380) — the Radeon R9 380 offers 1100% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS | Radeon R9 380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $600 | $199-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $50-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.0 | 120.0+1100% |
| Codename | Navi 23 | Antigua |
| Release | January 4 2022 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #135 | #396 |
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