Quadro FX 380 vs Radeon HD 6230
Quadro FX 380
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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 is positioned at rank 327 and the Radeon HD 6230 is on rank 273, so the Radeon HD 6230 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 Radeon HD 6230
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6230 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). 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 | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6230 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6230 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 | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 380 and Radeon HD 6230
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.
Radeon HD 6230
The Radeon HD 6230 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: 179 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 380 scores 177 and the Radeon HD 6230 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 Radeon HD 6230 uses TeraScale 3, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 380) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6230). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6230).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 177 | 179+1% |
| 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)
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6230 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6230 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 380) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6230) — the Radeon HD 6230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_0 (Quadro FX 380) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 6230). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_0 | 11.2+12% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 380 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 6230's 186W — a 1.6% difference. The Radeon HD 6230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 380) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6230). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 186W-2% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 1.0+11% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 380 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 6230 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 6230 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.8 (Quadro FX 380) vs 17.9 (Radeon HD 6230) — the Radeon HD 6230 offers 51.7% better value. The Radeon HD 6230 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380 | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $50-61% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.8 | 17.9+52% |
| Codename | GT200B | Cayman |
| Release | November 11 2008 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #815 | #598 |
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