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Quadro FX 380 LP
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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 FX 380 LP is positioned at rank 362 and the FirePro 2270 is on rank 352, so the FirePro 2270 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 380 LP
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2270
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The FirePro 2270 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The FirePro 2270 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 FX 380 LP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 2270 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 380 LP | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| 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 $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 104.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 380 LP | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+104.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 380 LP and FirePro 2270
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.
FirePro 2270
The FirePro 2270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 142 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 380 LP scores 145 and the FirePro 2270 reaches 142 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 380 LP is built on Tesla 2.0 while the FirePro 2270 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 2,048 (FirePro 2270). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 LP | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 145+2% | 142 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 2048+753% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+460% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 LP | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 380 LP comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 2270 has 1 GB. The FirePro 2270 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 768 KB (FirePro 2270) — the FirePro 2270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 LP | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 380 LP draws 189W versus the FirePro 2270's 274W — a 36.7% difference. The Quadro FX 380 LP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 350W (FirePro 2270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 LP | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-31% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 60°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8+60% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 380 LP launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro 2270 launched at $149 and now averages $30. The Quadro FX 380 LP costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.7 (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 4.7 (FirePro 2270) — the Quadro FX 380 LP offers 106.4% better value. The FirePro 2270 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 LP | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169 | $149-12% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.7+106% | 4.7 |
| Codename | GT200B | Tahiti |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #815 | #423 |
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