AMD Radeon R9 380X vs AMD Radeon 780M

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 R9 380X AMD Radeon 780M
Performance score 11/100 11/100
Tier D D
VRAM 4 GB 0 GB
Power draw (TDP) 190 W 28 W
Launch MSRP $229
Performance per $100 4.8
Release year 2015 2023
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.