Quadro FX 380M vs Quadro FX 1400

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 Quadro FX 1400 is on rank 410, so the Quadro FX 380M 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 380M

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

94%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

88%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

87%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

86%

#146

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1831%

#161

Quadro FX 380M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

93%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

89%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

89%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

89%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

87%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

86%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1400

#395

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

92331%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

100%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

100%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

75%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

63%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

56%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

50%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

50%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

44%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

38%

#422

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

38%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

31%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

25%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

13%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 1400 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	Quadro FX 1400
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 1400 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 380M and Quadro FX 1400

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.

Quadro FX 1400

The Quadro FX 1400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 380M scores 121 and the Quadro FX 1400 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 Quadro FX 1400 uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 380M) vs 192 (Quadro FX 1400). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380M) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1400).

Feature	Quadro FX 380M	Quadro FX 1400
G3D Mark Score	121	124+2%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	55 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	240+25%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS+35%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	80+25%	64
L2 Cache	256 KB+33%	192 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 380M	Quadro FX 1400
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)

The Quadro FX 380M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1400 has 128 MB. The Quadro FX 380M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 380M) vs 192 KB (Quadro FX 1400) — the Quadro FX 380M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 380M	Quadro FX 1400
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+33%	192 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 380M draws 189W versus the Quadro FX 1400's 150W — a 23% difference. The Quadro FX 1400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 380M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.