Quadro FX 380M vs GeForce 7300 GT
Quadro FX 380M
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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 380M is positioned at rank 161 and the GeForce 7300 GT is on rank 326, so the Quadro FX 380M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 380M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7300 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 7300 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The GeForce 7300 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 380M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7300 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 380M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 380M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 7300 GT 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 380M and GeForce 7300 GT
Quadro FX 380M
The Quadro FX 380M 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: 121 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce 7300 GT
The GeForce 7300 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 380M scores 121 and the GeForce 7300 GT reaches 124 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 380M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 7300 GT uses Ampere, both on 55 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 380M) vs 10,752 (GeForce 7300 GT). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380M) vs 40 TFLOPS (GeForce 7300 GT).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 121 | 124+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 10752+4380% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 40 TFLOPS+6330% |
| ROPs | 32 | 112+250% |
| TMUs | 80 | 336+320% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 380M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7300 GT has 256 MB. The Quadro FX 380M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 380M) vs 6 MB (GeForce 7300 GT) — the GeForce 7300 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_1) (Quadro FX 380M) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7300 GT). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (FL10_1)+23% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VP4 (Quadro FX 380M) vs None (GeForce 7300 GT). Decoder: VP4 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro FX 380M) vs MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 (GeForce 7300 GT).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VP4 | None |
| Decoder | VP4 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 380M draws 189W versus the GeForce 7300 GT's 450W — a 81.7% difference. The Quadro FX 380M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 380M) vs 350W (GeForce 7300 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-58% | 450W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 170mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6+100% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7300 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $89 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GT200B | GA102 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 27 2022 |
| Ranking | #815 | #19 |
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