Quadro FX 1400 vs Quadro FX 380M
Quadro FX 1400
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Quadro FX 380M
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Performance Spectrum - 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 Quadro FX 1400 is positioned at rank 410 and the Quadro FX 380M is on rank 161, so the Quadro FX 380M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1400
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 380M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 380M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1400 | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 1400 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 1400 and Quadro FX 380M
Quadro FX 1400
The Quadro FX 1400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points. Launch price was $1,799.
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 Quadro FX 1400 scores 124 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 Quadro FX 1400 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Quadro FX 380M uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 1400) vs 240 (Quadro FX 380M). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1400) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1400 | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 124+2% | 121 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 240+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS | 0.6221 TFLOPS+35% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 64 | 80+25% |
| L2 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1400 | 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)
The Quadro FX 1400 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 380M has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 380M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 192 KB (Quadro FX 1400) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 380M) — the Quadro FX 380M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1400 | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1400 draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 380M's 189W — a 23% difference. The Quadro FX 1400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1400) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1400 | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-21% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8+33% | 0.6 |
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