FirePro 2460 vs Quadro FX 380

FirePro 2460

2012Core: 750 MHz

Quadro FX 380

2008Core: 610 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 2460

170

0.0%

Radeon HD 6250

Radeon HD 7290

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

177

+4.1%

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 2460 is positioned at rank 353 and the Quadro FX 380 is on rank 327, so the Quadro FX 380 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 2460

#338

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

15716%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

100%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

97%

#356

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

97%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

96%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

95%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

94%

#361

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

94%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

91%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

86%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

85%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

85%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

84%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 380

#312

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

10783%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

100%

#328

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

100%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

97%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

95%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

94%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

93%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

93%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

93%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

92%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

91%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

91%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

90%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

85%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

84%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 2460 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro 2460	Quadro FX 380
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 2460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 2460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 44.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 2460	Quadro FX 380
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+44.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 2460 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 2460 and Quadro FX 380

FirePro 2460

The FirePro 2460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 170 points. Launch price was $599.

Quadro FX 380

The Quadro FX 380 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: 177 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 2460 scores 170 and the Quadro FX 380 reaches 177 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2460 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 380 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro 2460) vs 240 (Quadro FX 380). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2460) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380).

Feature	FirePro 2460	Quadro FX 380
G3D Mark Score	170	177+4%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	512+113%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS+23%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 2460	Quadro FX 380
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 2460 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 380 has 256 MB. The FirePro 2460 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro 2460	Quadro FX 380
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2460) vs 10_0 (Quadro FX 380). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro 2460	Quadro FX 380
DirectX	11+10%	10_0
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 2460 draws 75W versus the Quadro FX 380's 189W — a 86.4% difference. The FirePro 2460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2460) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	FirePro 2460	Quadro FX 380
TDP	75W-60%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	168mm
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	2.3+156%	0.9

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 2460 launched at $180 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Quadro FX 380 launched at $129 and now averages $15. The FirePro 2460 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.0 (FirePro 2460) vs 11.8 (Quadro FX 380) — the FirePro 2460 offers 44.1% better value. The FirePro 2460 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).