GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Radeon R9 380X is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is dramatically faster than the Radeon R9 380X, leading by roughly 367% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs Radeon R9 380X: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs Radeon R9 380X
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 367% ahead of the Radeon R9 380X. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon R9 380X is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 190W for the Radeon R9 380X, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a TSMC 16nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon R9 380X's 4GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon R9 380X offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or Radeon R9 380X?
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is the faster card by about 367%. 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 GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop better than the Radeon R9 380X?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or the Radeon R9 380X?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,560✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,556 MHz✓ | 970 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 970 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps✓ | 5.7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s✓ | 182.4 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | Radeon R9 380X |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 190 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 6-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Nov 2015 |