Quadro FX 380 LP vs GeForce 9200M GE

Quadro FX 380 LP

2008Core: 610 MHz

GeForce 9200M GE

2016Core: 965 MHzBoost: 993 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 380 LP

189

145

+0.7%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce 9200M GE

144

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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 380 LP is positioned at rank 362 and the GeForce 9200M GE is on rank 675, so the Quadro FX 380 LP offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 380 LP

#347

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

17178%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

100%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

94%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

93%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

93%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

92%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

91%

#369

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

91%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

83%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

79%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

77%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

76%

#374

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

71%

#375

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

71%

#376

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

71%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9200M GE

#665

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

7540%

#667

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6835%

#668

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

6817%

#672

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

6199%

#673

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

6156%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#677

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

99%

#678

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

99%

#679

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#680

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

94%

#681

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#682

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

93%

#683

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

90%

#684

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#685

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

85%

#686

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

82%

#687

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

79%

#688

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

76%

#689

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

74%

#690

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 9200M GE is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The GeForce 9200M GE 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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9200M GE.

Insight	Quadro FX 380 LP	GeForce 9200M GE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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 $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 380 LP	GeForce 9200M GE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Quadro FX 380 LP Benchmark Check

GeForce 9200M GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 380 LP and GeForce 9200M GE

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.

GeForce 9200M GE

The GeForce 9200M GE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 380 LP scores 145 and the GeForce 9200M GE reaches 144 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 380 LP is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 9200M GE uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 256 (GeForce 9200M GE). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200M GE).

Feature	Quadro FX 380 LP	GeForce 9200M GE
G3D Mark Score	145	144
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	240	256+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS+22%	0.5084 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	80+233%	24
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 380 LP	GeForce 9200M GE
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9200M GE) — the GeForce 9200M GE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 380 LP	GeForce 9200M GE
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 380 LP draws 189W versus the GeForce 9200M GE's 16W — a 168.8% difference. The GeForce 9200M GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 350W (GeForce 9200M GE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Quadro FX 380 LP	GeForce 9200M GE
TDP	189W	16W-92%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	0.8	9.0+1025%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 380 LP launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9200M GE launched at $100 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.7 (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 9.6 (GeForce 9200M GE) — the Quadro FX 380 LP offers 1% better value. The GeForce 9200M GE is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).