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GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon R9 380 and Radeon R9 380X.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon R9 380 and Radeon R9 380X trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other.

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AMD
Radeon R9 380
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
3/100✓
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

AMD
Radeon R9 380X
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
3/100✓
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+14% Stream Processors (2,048 vs 1,792)
+4% Bandwidth (182.4 GB/s vs 176 GB/s)
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Radeon R9 380 vs Radeon R9 380X: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon R9 380 vs Radeon R9 380X

The Radeon R9 380 and Radeon R9 380X post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon R9 380X carries 4GB versus 2GB on the Radeon R9 380. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Which should you buy: Radeon R9 380 or Radeon R9 380X?

The Radeon R9 380 is the faster card. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon R9 380 better than the Radeon R9 380X?

They're very close on raw performance. Pick based on price, VRAM, and power draw rather than speed.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon R9 380 or the Radeon R9 380X?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the Radeon R9 380X have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 4GB (vs 2GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon R9 380Radeon R9 380X
ArchitectureGCN 3.0GCN 3.0
Process NodeTSMC 28nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)1,7922,048✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon R9 380Radeon R9 380X
Base Clock970 MHz970 MHz
Boost Clock970 MHz970 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon R9 380Radeon R9 380X
VRAM Capacity2 GB4 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed5.5 Gbps5.7 Gbps✓
Bandwidth176 GB/s182.4 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon R9 380Radeon R9 380X
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP190 W190 W
Power Connectors2x 6-pin2x 6-pin
ReleasedJun 2015Nov 2015
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