G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 770

2013

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 380X across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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74.2% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.9 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
❌20.8% longer card at 267mm vs 221mm.

Radeon R9 380X

2015

Why buy it

✅13.2% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 79.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 770: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 770 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Measures 221mm instead of 267mm, a 46mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GeForce GTX 770

2013

Radeon R9 380X

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅13.2% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 79.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 770: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 770 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Measures 221mm instead of 267mm, a 46mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 380X across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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74.2% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.9 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
❌20.8% longer card at 267mm vs 221mm.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon R9 380X better than GeForce GTX 770?

Yes. Radeon R9 380X is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 13.2% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.9% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2015 instead of 2013, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon R9 380X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2015 generation instead of 2013 and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon R9 380X is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon R9 380X is about $170 cheaper on MSRP at $229 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 13.2% more estimated average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 79.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce GTX 770 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 770 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $399 MSRP, even if Radeon R9 380X is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 770 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 380X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
1080p
low	79 FPS	78 FPS
medium	67 FPS	67 FPS
high	55 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	69 FPS	68 FPS
medium	60 FPS	60 FPS
high	43 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	25 FPS
medium	24 FPS	23 FPS
high	16 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
1080p
low	139 FPS	133 FPS
medium	109 FPS	105 FPS
high	85 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	78 FPS
medium	58 FPS	58 FPS
high	42 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	31 FPS
medium	20 FPS	23 FPS
high	16 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
1080p
low	268 FPS	276 FPS
medium	215 FPS	221 FPS
high	179 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	207 FPS
medium	161 FPS	166 FPS
high	134 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	103 FPS
4K
low	134 FPS	138 FPS
medium	107 FPS	110 FPS
high	89 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	69 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
1080p
low	160 FPS	135 FPS
medium	118 FPS	112 FPS
high	102 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	125 FPS	100 FPS
medium	94 FPS	83 FPS
high	81 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	60 FPS
medium	52 FPS	47 FPS
high	40 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 770 and Radeon R9 380X

GeForce GTX 770

The GeForce GTX 770 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,961 points. Launch price was $399.

Radeon R9 380X

The Radeon R9 380X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,131 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 770 scores 5,961 and the Radeon R9 380X reaches 6,131 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 770 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 380X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 770) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 380X). Raw compute: 3.333 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770) vs 3.973 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380X). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 970 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
G3D Mark Score	5,961	6,131+3%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.333 TFLOPS	3.973 TFLOPS+19%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz+12%	970 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 770 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon R9 380X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 770) vs 106 GB/s (Radeon R9 380X) — a 111.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 770. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s+111%	106 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX 770) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 380X). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
DirectX	12.0	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 770) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 380X). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 770) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon R9 380X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 770 draws 230W versus the Radeon R9 380X's 250W — a 8.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 770) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380X). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770	Radeon R9 380X
TDP	230W-8%	250W
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	267mm	221mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	25.9+6%	24.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 770 launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 380X launched at $229. The Radeon R9 380X costs 42.6% less ($170 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 14.9 (GeForce GTX 770) vs 26.8 (Radeon R9 380X) — the Radeon R9 380X offers 79.9% better value. The Radeon R9 380X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).