Quadro FX 380 LP vs Radeon X1900 GT
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 Radeon X1900 GT is on rank 354, so the Radeon X1900 GT 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 Radeon X1900 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1900 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The Radeon X1900 GT 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 Radeon X1900 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 380 LP offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 380 LP | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 380 LP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $20 for the Radeon X1900 GT, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 32.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 380 LP | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+32.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 X1900 GT
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.
Radeon X1900 GT
The Radeon X1900 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 146 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 380 LP scores 145 and the Radeon X1900 GT reaches 146 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 X1900 GT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 55 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 5,376 (Radeon X1900 GT). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon X1900 GT).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 LP | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 145 | 146 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 5376+2140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+8175% |
| ROPs | 32 | 192+500% |
| TMUs | 80 | 336+320% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 LP | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 380 LP comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1900 GT has 256 MB. The Quadro FX 380 LP offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 6 MB (Radeon X1900 GT) — the Radeon X1900 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 LP | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 380 LP draws 189W versus the Radeon X1900 GT's 300W — a 45.4% difference. The Quadro FX 380 LP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 350W (Radeon X1900 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 LP | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-37% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8+60% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 380 LP launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon X1900 GT launched at $299 and now averages $20. The Quadro FX 380 LP costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.7 (Quadro FX 380 LP) vs 7.3 (Radeon X1900 GT) — the Quadro FX 380 LP offers 32.9% better value. The Radeon X1900 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 LP | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-43% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.7+33% | 7.3 |
| Codename | GT200B | Navi 31 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #815 | #21 |
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