Quadro FX 380 LP
VS
Radeon HD 6300M

Quadro FX 380 LP vs Radeon HD 6300M

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 380 LP

2008Core: 610 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 6300M

2011Core: 750 MHz

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 380 LP is positioned at rank 362 and the Radeon HD 6300M is on rank 332, so the Radeon HD 6300M 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 Radeon HD 6300M

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
7556%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
7259%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
7175%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
7163%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
7148%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
7107%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
7018%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
6992%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
6927%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
6908%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
6825%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
6810%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
6688%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
6683%
#317
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
8333%
#332
Radeon HD 6300M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#334
Radeon X1650 Pro
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
89%
#335
RADEON X550
MSRP: $60|Avg: $10
89%
#337
Radeon HD 8350
MSRP: $200|Avg: $39
85%
#339
Radeon X1950 GT
MSRP: $140|Avg: $49
79%
#340
GeForce 6600 GT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $50
75%
#341
RADEON X600 PRO
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
71%
#342
Radeon X1600 Pro
MSRP: $149|Avg: $49
69%
#343
RADEON X300SE
MSRP: $60|Avg: $60
66%
#345
RADEON X800 GTO
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
60%
#346
Radeon X1600 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
60%
#347
Radeon X1300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $49
60%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 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 Radeon HD 6300M.

InsightQuadro FX 380 LPRadeon HD 6300M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 380 LP 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 380 LP and Radeon HD 6300M

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 6300M

The Radeon HD 6300M 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: 144 points. Launch price was $180.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 380 LP scores 145 and the Radeon HD 6300M 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 Radeon HD 6300M uses TeraScale 3, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6300M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6300M).

FeatureQuadro FX 380 LPRadeon HD 6300M
G3D Mark Score
145
144
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
TeraScale 3
Process Node
55 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
240
1280+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
1.92 TFLOPS+209%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
80
80
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 380 LPRadeon HD 6300M
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6300M) — the Radeon HD 6300M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 380 LPRadeon HD 6300M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 380 LP draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 6300M's 186W — a 1.6% difference. The Radeon HD 6300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6300M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureQuadro FX 380 LPRadeon HD 6300M
TDP
189W
186W-2%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Perf/Watt
0.8
0.8
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6300M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 380 LPRadeon HD 6300M
MSRP
$169
Avg Price (30d)
$15
Codename
GT200B
Cayman
Release
November 11 2008
December 1 2011
Ranking
#815
#598