GeForce Go 7800 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.

GeForce Go 7800 vs Quadro FX 380M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce Go 7800 vs Quadro FX 380M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce Go 7800

2013

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌32.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 189W.

Quadro FX 380M

2008

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Draws 189W instead of 250W, a 61W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2008 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro FX 380M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 5.2% in PassMark G3D (121 vs 115), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce Go 7800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 55nm and a newer 2013 generation instead of 2008. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro FX 380M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro FX 380M is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce Go 7800 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce Go 7800 vs Quadro FX 380M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce Go 7800

The GeForce Go 7800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points. Launch price was $649.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 7800 scores 115 versus the Quadro FX 380M's 121 — the Quadro FX 380M leads by 5.2%. The GeForce Go 7800 is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 380M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce Go 7800) vs 240 (Quadro FX 380M). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380M).

Feature	GeForce Go 7800	Quadro FX 380M
G3D Mark Score	115	121+5%
Architecture	Kepler	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	2304+860%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.156 TFLOPS+568%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	192+140%	80
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce Go 7800 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 380M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce Go 7800	Quadro FX 380M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce Go 7800 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 380M carries 512 MB. Quadro FX 380M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce Go 7800 and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 380M. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 380M) — the GeForce Go 7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce Go 7800	Quadro FX 380M
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+500%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7800) vs 11.1 (FL10_1) (Quadro FX 380M). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce Go 7800	Quadro FX 380M
DirectX	9.0c	11.1 (FL10_1)+23%
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
OpenGL	2.1	3.3+57%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce Go 7800) vs VP4 (Quadro FX 380M). Decoder: PureVideo vs VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce Go 7800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro FX 380M).

Feature	GeForce Go 7800	Quadro FX 380M
Encoder	None	VP4
Decoder	PureVideo	VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 7800 draws 250W versus the Quadro FX 380M's 189W — a 27.8% difference. The Quadro FX 380M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7800) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.