Quadro FX 380 vs FirePro 2460
Quadro FX 380
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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 is positioned at rank 327 and the FirePro 2460 is on rank 353, so the Quadro FX 380 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
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2460
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 2460 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 380 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 2460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 2460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 44.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 380 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+44.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 and FirePro 2460
Quadro FX 380
The Quadro FX 380 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: 177 points. Launch price was $3,499.
FirePro 2460
The FirePro 2460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 170 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 380 scores 177 and the FirePro 2460 reaches 170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 380 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the FirePro 2460 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 380) vs 512 (FirePro 2460). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2460).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 177+4% | 170 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 512+113% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.768 TFLOPS+23% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 2460 has 512 MB. The FirePro 2460 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_0 (Quadro FX 380) vs 11 (FirePro 2460). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_0 | 11+10% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 380 draws 189W versus the FirePro 2460's 75W — a 86.4% difference. The FirePro 2460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 380) vs 350W (FirePro 2460). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 75W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 170mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 2.3+156% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 380 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro 2460 launched at $180 and now averages $10. The FirePro 2460 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.8 (Quadro FX 380) vs 17.0 (FirePro 2460) — the FirePro 2460 offers 44.1% better value. The FirePro 2460 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-28% | $180 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.8 | 17.0+44% |
| Codename | GT200B | Cape Verde |
| Release | November 11 2008 | June 13 2012 |
| Ranking | #815 | #732 |
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