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 RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅255.0% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 31.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 30.2 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌29.5% higher power demand at 285W vs 220W.

Radeon R9 380

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 220W instead of 285W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 30.2 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Radeon R9 380

2015

Why buy it

✅255.0% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 31.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 30.2 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 220W instead of 285W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌29.5% higher power demand at 285W vs 220W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 30.2 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Radeon R9 380?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti averages 255.0% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 6,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon R9 380 is a 2015 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 426.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about 301.5% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 255.0% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 426.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 380 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon R9 380 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon R9 380 is 2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 6,000 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 RTX 4070 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 380 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 380
1080p
low	188 FPS	78 FPS
medium	171 FPS	67 FPS
high	155 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	69 FPS
medium	125 FPS	60 FPS
high	111 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	25 FPS
medium	79 FPS	24 FPS
high	66 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	13 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Open Radeon R9 380

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 380
1080p
low	664 FPS	128 FPS
medium	539 FPS	98 FPS
high	415 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	72 FPS
medium	400 FPS	52 FPS
high	329 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	27 FPS
medium	211 FPS	19 FPS
high	187 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	11 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Open Radeon R9 380

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 380
1080p
low	921 FPS	270 FPS
medium	742 FPS	216 FPS
high	652 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	202 FPS
medium	578 FPS	162 FPS
high	497 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	135 FPS
medium	403 FPS	108 FPS
high	352 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	68 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Open Radeon R9 380

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 380
1080p
low	879 FPS	139 FPS
medium	731 FPS	115 FPS
high	664 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	103 FPS
medium	585 FPS	85 FPS
high	514 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	61 FPS
medium	408 FPS	48 FPS
high	366 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	27 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Open Radeon R9 380

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon R9 380

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

Radeon R9 380

The Radeon R9 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points. Launch price was $199.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon R9 380's 6,000 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 426.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon R9 380 uses GCN 3.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 380). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 3.476 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 970 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 380
G3D Mark Score	31,578+426%	6,000
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 3.0
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	7680+329%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+1053%	3.476 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+169%	970 MHz
ROPs	80+150%	32
TMUs	240+114%	112
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+1605%	0.44 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+9500%	0.5 MB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon R9 380 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon R9 380 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 380
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 380 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 182.4 GB/s (Radeon R9 380) — a 176.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 380) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 380
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+176%	182.4 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	48 MB+9500%	0.5 MB

🎬

Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon R9 380).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 380
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	—
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	—
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon R9 380's 220W — a 25.7% difference. The Radeon R9 380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 380
TDP	285W	220W-23%
Recommended PSU	700W	500W-29%
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	285mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	110.8+306%	27.3

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 380 launched at $199. The Radeon R9 380 costs 75.1% less ($600 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 30.2 (Radeon R9 380) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 30.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).