Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U vs Radeon R7 M380

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M380

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1953%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1770%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1765%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1605%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1594%

#450

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#451

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

100%

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Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

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Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

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Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

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Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

99%

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Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

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Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

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Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

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GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

98%

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Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

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Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

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Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

97%

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Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

96%

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Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

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Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M380 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U	Radeon R7 M380
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)	🛑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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 M380 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U and Radeon R7 M380

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,621 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U scores 1,621 and the Radeon R7 M380 reaches 1,669 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is built on Vega while the Radeon R7 M380 uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) vs 640 (Radeon R7 M380). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 915 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U	Radeon R7 M380
G3D Mark Score	1,621	1,669+3%
Architecture	Vega	GCN 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
Boost Clock	2100 MHz+130%	915 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U	Radeon R7 M380
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 M380). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U	Radeon R7 M380
DirectX	12 (FL 12_1)	12 (12_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M380). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M380).

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U	Radeon R7 M380
Encoder	VCN 1.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	VCN 1.0	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U draws 15W versus the Radeon R7 M380's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M380). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U	Radeon R7 M380
TDP	15W-80%	75W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	Mobile
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	108.1+385%	22.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R7 M380 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U costs 100+% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) vs 5.6 (Radeon R7 M380) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).