GeForce 405 vs Quadro FX 380M

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 GeForce 405 is positioned at rank 589 and the Quadro FX 380M is on rank 161, so the Quadro FX 380M 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 GeForce 405

#579

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3680%

#581

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3336%

#582

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3327%

#586

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3026%

#587

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3005%

#589

GeForce 405

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

100%

#590

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#591

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

100%

#592

GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

99%

#593

Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#594

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

96%

#596

GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

95%

#598

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

94%

#599

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#600

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

#601

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

94%

#602

Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#603

Mobility Radeon HD 5870

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

93%

#604

Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 380M

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

94%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

88%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

87%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

86%

#146

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1831%

#161

Quadro FX 380M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

93%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

89%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

89%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

89%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

87%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

86%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 405 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 405 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 380M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 380M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 405.

Insight	GeForce 405	Quadro FX 380M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 380M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce 405 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 380M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Valorant

No prediction data available

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 405 and Quadro FX 380M

GeForce 405

The GeForce 405 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 118 points.

Quadro FX 380M

The Quadro FX 380M 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: 121 points. Launch price was $3,499.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 405 scores 118 and the Quadro FX 380M reaches 121 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 405 is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 380M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 405) vs 240 (Quadro FX 380M). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 405) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380M).

Feature	GeForce 405	Quadro FX 380M
G3D Mark Score	118	121+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	640+167%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.306 TFLOPS+110%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 405	Quadro FX 380M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 405) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 380M) — the GeForce 405 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 405	Quadro FX 380M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 405) vs 11.1 (FL10_1) (Quadro FX 380M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 405	Quadro FX 380M
DirectX	10.1	11.1 (FL10_1)+10%
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 405) vs VP4 (Quadro FX 380M). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 405) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro FX 380M).

Feature	GeForce 405	Quadro FX 380M
Encoder	None	VP4
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 405 draws 75W versus the Quadro FX 380M's 189W — a 86.4% difference. The GeForce 405 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 405) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 405	Quadro FX 380M
TDP	75W-60%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	0mm
Height	64mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	1.6+167%	0.6