AMD Radeon 780M vs AMD Radeon R9 380X

These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.

Dead heat — both cards score 11/100
Specification AMD Radeon 780M AMD Radeon R9 380X
Performance score 11/100 11/100
Tier D D
VRAM 0 GB 4 GB
Power draw (TDP) 28 W 190 W
Launch MSRP $229
Performance per $100 4.8
Release year 2023 2015
DLSS — No — No
FSR ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
XeSS — No — No
Ray tracing — No — No

Which should you buy?

Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The AMD Radeon R9 380X carries more VRAM (4GB vs 0GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The AMD Radeon 780M draws 162W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing.