RTX A400 vs Radeon R9 380X
RTX A400
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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 RTX A400 is positioned at rank #26 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 RTX A400
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A400 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2015). The RTX A400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 380X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 380X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A400.
| Insight | RTX A400 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 380X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $58 versus $135 for the RTX A400, it costs 57% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 138.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A400 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+138.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($135) | ✅More affordable ($58) |
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 RTX A400 and Radeon R9 380X
RTX A400
The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.
Radeon R9 380X
The Radeon R9 380X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,131 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A400 scores 5,983 and the Radeon R9 380X reaches 6,131 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A400 is built on Ampere while the Radeon R9 380X uses GCN 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (RTX A400) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 380X). Raw compute: 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400) vs 3.973 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380X). Boost clocks: 1762 MHz vs 970 MHz.
| Feature | RTX A400 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,983 | 6,131+2% |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2048+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.706 TFLOPS | 3.973 TFLOPS+47% |
| Boost Clock | 1762 MHz+82% | 970 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A400 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | RTX A400 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A400 draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 380X's 250W — a 133.3% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTX A400) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | RTX A400 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-80% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 221mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 119.7+389% | 24.5 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A400 launched at $135 MSRP and currently averages $135, while the Radeon R9 380X launched at $229 and now averages $58. The Radeon R9 380X costs 57% less ($77 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.3 (RTX A400) vs 105.7 (Radeon R9 380X) — the Radeon R9 380X offers 138.6% better value. The RTX A400 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2015).
| Feature | RTX A400 | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $135-41% | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $135 | $58-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.3 | 105.7+139% |
| Codename | GA107 | Antigua |
| Release | April 16 2024 | November 19 2015 |
| Ranking | #397 | #394 |
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