AMD Radeon R9 380 vs AMD Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition)
The Radeon R9 380 has 97% better performance than the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R9 380 has 245% better value for the money than the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon R9 380 GPU
The Radeon R9 380 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2015 with a suggested retail price of $199. Its Antigua chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 3.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,375 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 176 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The R9 380 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 190 W. AMD recommends using a power supply of at least 450 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The Radeon R9 380 has the 157th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 11.62% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 12,191 score and $199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 61.26. This is the 53rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) GPU
The Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q1 2012 with a suggested retail price of $349. Its Pitcairn chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,200 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 153.6 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The HD 7870 (GHz Edition) is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.2 display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 175 W. AMD recommends using a power supply of at least 450 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) has the 223rd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 5.90% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 6,194 score and $349 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 17.75. This is the 88th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon R9 380 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2015 | Q1 2012 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $199 | $349 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
The Witcher 3 | Radeon R9 380 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 144 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 768p | 90 FPS(+41.1%) | 64 FPS |
| High - 1080p | 51 FPS(+41.32%) | 36 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | 30 FPS(+47.29%) | 20 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 19 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 29 | +57% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 28.4 | +54% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 27.7 | +50% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 27.2 | +47% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 26 | +41% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 18.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 16 | -14% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 15.3 | -17% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 12.7 | -31% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 570 | 6.1 | -43% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 6.8 | -37% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 7.12 | -34% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 8.42 | -22% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 10.31 | -4% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 10.76 | |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 11.31 | +5% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 12.52 | +16% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 14.74 | +37% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 15.29 | +42% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R9 380 has 97% better performance than the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R9 380 is ranked 157th with a score of 12,191, and the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) is ranked 223rd with a score of 6,194.
The Radeon R9 380 has 245% better value for the money than the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R9 380 is ranked 53rd with a performance per dollar of 61.26, and the Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) is ranked 88th with a performance per dollar of 17.75.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 15,619 | +28% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 13,645 | +12% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 12,191 | |
| Radeon R9 280X | 10,792 | -11% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 10,767.5 | -12% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 7,962 | -35% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 7,770 | -36% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 6,194 | -49% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 5,378 | -56% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | -59% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 77.83 | +27% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 68.01 | +11% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 61.26 | |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 59.84 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 58.2 | -5% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 20.47 | -67% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 19.48 | -68% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 17.75 | -71% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 17.65 | -71% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | -77% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon R9 380 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 50,723 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 8,218 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 11,264 (+81.97%) | 6,190 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 120.1 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 6,147 (+32.45%) | 4,641 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 662 (+13.36%) | 584 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon R9 380 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Antigua | Pitcairn |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 5,000 million | 2,800 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon R9 380 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 176 Gb/s | 153.6 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,375 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon R9 380 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 190 W | 175 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.2 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon R9 380 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,792 | 1,280 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 28 | 20 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 112 | 80 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 970 MHz | 1,000 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon R9 380 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 31.04 GPixel/s | 32 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 108.6 GTexel/s | 80 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 3.48 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 217.3 GFLOPS | 160 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon R9 380 | Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.