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Quadro 400
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Radeon HD 6320
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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 Radeon HD 6320 is on rank 233, so the Radeon HD 6320 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 Radeon HD 6320
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro 400 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Quadro 400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6320 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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6320.
| Insight | Quadro 400 | Radeon HD 6320 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6320 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6320 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $500), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 9832.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 400 | Radeon HD 6320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+9832.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 Radeon HD 6320
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.
Radeon HD 6320
The Radeon HD 6320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 147 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 400 scores 148 and the Radeon HD 6320 reaches 147 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 400 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 6320 uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro 400) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6320). Raw compute: 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro 400) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6320).
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Radeon HD 6320 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 148 | 147 |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 1280+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.641 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+200% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 80+400% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 320 KB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Radeon HD 6320 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Radeon HD 6320 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_1 (Quadro 400) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 6320). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Radeon HD 6320 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_1 | 11.2+12% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 400 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 6320's 186W — a 144.4% difference. The Quadro 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 400) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6320). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Radeon HD 6320 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-84% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9+513% | 0.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 400 launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 6320 launched at $30 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 6320 costs 99% less ($495 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (Quadro 400) vs 29.4 (Radeon HD 6320) — the Radeon HD 6320 offers 9700% better value. The Quadro 400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Radeon HD 6320 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169 | $30-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $5-99% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 29.4+9700% |
| Codename | GP107 | Cayman |
| Release | February 7 2017 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #741 | #598 |
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