FirePro 2270 vs Quadro FX 380 LP

FirePro 2270

2014Core: 850 MHz

Quadro FX 380 LP

2008Core: 610 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 2270

274

142

0.0%

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

145

+2.1%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

About G3D Mark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 2270 is positioned at rank 352 and the Quadro FX 380 LP is on rank 362, so the FirePro 2270 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2270

#337

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

15551%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

100%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

99%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

96%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

96%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

95%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

94%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

93%

#361

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

93%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

91%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

85%

#365

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

84%

#366

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

84%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 380 LP

#347

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

17178%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

100%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

94%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

93%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

93%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

92%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

91%

#369

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

91%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

83%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

79%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

77%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

76%

#374

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

71%

#375

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

71%

#376

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

71%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The FirePro 2270 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The FirePro 2270 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 380 LP lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 380 LP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 2270 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro 2270	Quadro FX 380 LP
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 380 LP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 380 LP holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 104.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 2270	Quadro FX 380 LP
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+104.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($15)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

FirePro 2270 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 2270 and Quadro FX 380 LP

FirePro 2270

The FirePro 2270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 142 points.

Quadro FX 380 LP

The Quadro FX 380 LP is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 145 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 2270 scores 142 and the Quadro FX 380 LP reaches 145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 380 LP uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 2270) vs 240 (Quadro FX 380 LP). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380 LP).

Feature	FirePro 2270	Quadro FX 380 LP
G3D Mark Score	142	145+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	2048+753%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+460%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+60%	80
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 2270	Quadro FX 380 LP
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 2270 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 380 LP has 512 MB. The FirePro 2270 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 2270) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 380 LP) — the FirePro 2270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 2270	Quadro FX 380 LP
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 2270 draws 274W versus the Quadro FX 380 LP's 189W — a 36.7% difference. The Quadro FX 380 LP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2270) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380 LP). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro 2270	Quadro FX 380 LP
TDP	274W	189W-31%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	60°C	—
Perf/Watt	0.5	0.8+60%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 2270 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro FX 380 LP launched at $169 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 380 LP costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.7 (FirePro 2270) vs 9.7 (Quadro FX 380 LP) — the Quadro FX 380 LP offers 106.4% better value. The FirePro 2270 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).