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Quadro 400
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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 Quadro 400 is positioned at rank 360 and the Quadro FX 380 LP is on rank 362, so the Quadro 400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 400
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 380 LP
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro 400 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The Quadro 400 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 400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 380 LP.
| Insight | Quadro 400 | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑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
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 $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3165.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 400 | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3165.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 400 and Quadro FX 380 LP
Quadro 400
The Quadro 400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $119.99.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 400 scores 148 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 Quadro 400 is built on Pascal while the Quadro FX 380 LP uses Tesla 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro 400) vs 240 (Quadro FX 380 LP). Raw compute: 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro 400) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380 LP).
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 148+2% | 145 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 256+7% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.641 TFLOPS+3% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 80+400% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 400 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro 400) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 380 LP) — the Quadro 400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 400 draws 30W versus the Quadro FX 380 LP's 189W — a 145.2% difference. The Quadro 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 400) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380 LP). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-84% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9+513% | 0.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 400 launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Quadro FX 380 LP launched at $169 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 380 LP costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (Quadro 400) vs 9.7 (Quadro FX 380 LP) — the Quadro FX 380 LP offers 3133.3% better value. The Quadro 400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169 | $169 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $15-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 9.7+3133% |
| Codename | GP107 | GT200B |
| Release | February 7 2017 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #741 | #815 |
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