Quadro FX 380 vs FirePro 3D V3700

Quadro FX 380

2008Core: 610 MHz

FirePro 3D V3700

2014Core: 850 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 380

189

177

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

FirePro 3D V3700

274

179

+1.1%

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

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 3D V3700 is on rank 303, so the FirePro 3D V3700 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

#312

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

10783%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

100%

#328

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

100%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

97%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

95%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

94%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

93%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

93%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

93%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

92%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

91%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

91%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

90%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

85%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

84%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3700

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

87%

#288

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8162%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

100%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

97%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

96%

#307

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

94%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

94%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

93%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

91%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

90%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

88%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

87%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

87%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

85%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The FirePro 3D V3700 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The FirePro 3D V3700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 380 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V3700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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.

Insight	Quadro FX 380	FirePro 3D V3700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V3700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V3700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 51.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 380	FirePro 3D V3700
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+51.7%)
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.

Quadro FX 380 Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V3700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 380 and FirePro 3D V3700

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 3D V3700

The FirePro 3D V3700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 179 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 380 scores 177 and the FirePro 3D V3700 reaches 179 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 380 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the FirePro 3D V3700 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 380) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3700). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3700).

Feature	Quadro FX 380	FirePro 3D V3700
G3D Mark Score	177	179+1%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	240	2048+753%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	3.482 TFLOPS+460%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	128+60%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 380	FirePro 3D V3700
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 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 380) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V3700) — the FirePro 3D V3700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 380	FirePro 3D V3700
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10_0 (Quadro FX 380) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro FX 380	FirePro 3D V3700
DirectX	10_0	10.1
Max Displays	2	2

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 380 draws 189W versus the FirePro 3D V3700's 274W — a 36.7% difference. The Quadro FX 380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 380) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V3700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Quadro FX 380	FirePro 3D V3700
TDP	189W-31%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	168mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	—	65°C
Perf/Watt	0.9+29%	0.7

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 380 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro 3D V3700 launched at $99 and now averages $10. The FirePro 3D V3700 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.8 (Quadro FX 380) vs 17.9 (FirePro 3D V3700) — the FirePro 3D V3700 offers 51.7% better value. The FirePro 3D V3700 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).