Quadro FX 380M vs GeForce Go 7800
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 Go 7800 is on rank 265, 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 Go 7800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 380M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.2% 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 GeForce Go 7800.
| Insight | Quadro FX 380M | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 380M 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 Go 7800
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 Go 7800
The GeForce Go 7800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 380M scores 121 versus the GeForce Go 7800's 115 — the Quadro FX 380M leads by 5.2%. The Quadro FX 380M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce Go 7800 uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 380M) vs 2,304 (GeForce Go 7800). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380M) vs 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 121+5% | 115 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 2304+860% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 4.156 TFLOPS+568% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 80 | 192+140% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.5 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Go 7800 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 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800) — the GeForce Go 7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.5 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_1) (Quadro FX 380M) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7800). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Go 7800). Decoder: VP4 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro FX 380M) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce Go 7800).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VP4 | None |
| Decoder | VP4 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 380M draws 189W versus the GeForce Go 7800's 250W — a 27.8% difference. The Quadro FX 380M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 380M) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-24% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6+20% | 0.5 |
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