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Quadro FX 380 LP
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GeForce 9400
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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 GeForce 9400 is on rank 616, so the Quadro FX 380 LP 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 GeForce 9400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9400 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9400 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 GeForce 9400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 FX 380 LP | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 380 LP | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.4%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 380 LP and GeForce 9400
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 9400
The GeForce 9400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 147 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 380 LP scores 145 and the GeForce 9400 reaches 147 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 380 LP is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 9400 uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 384 (GeForce 9400). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9400).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 LP | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 145 | 147+1% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.9032 TFLOPS+45% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 LP | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9400) — the GeForce 9400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 LP | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 380 LP draws 189W versus the GeForce 9400's 33W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 9400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 350W (GeForce 9400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 LP | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 33W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 4.5+463% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 380 LP launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9400 launched at $59 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.7 (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 9.8 (GeForce 9400) — the GeForce 9400 offers 1% better value. The GeForce 9400 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 LP | GeForce 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169 | $59-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.7 | 9.8+1% |
| Codename | GT200B | GM108 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #815 | #847 |
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