Quadro FX 380M vs Radeon HD 2400 XT
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 Radeon HD 2400 XT is on rank 324, so the Quadro FX 380M 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 380M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2400 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 380M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 Radeon HD 2400 XT.
| Insight | Quadro FX 380M | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 Radeon HD 2400 XT
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.
Radeon HD 2400 XT
The Radeon HD 2400 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 119 points. Launch price was $270.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 380M scores 121 and the Radeon HD 2400 XT reaches 119 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 380M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 2400 XT uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 380M) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 2400 XT). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380M) vs 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2400 XT).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 121+2% | 119 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1536+540% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 2.995 TFLOPS+381% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 96+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 380M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 2400 XT 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: 256 KB (Quadro FX 380M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 2400 XT) — the Radeon HD 2400 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 380M draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 2400 XT's 185W — a 2.1% difference. The Radeon HD 2400 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 380M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2400 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 185W-2% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 0.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2400 XT is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | GT200B | Tahiti |
| Release | November 11 2008 | November 19 2012 |
| Ranking | #815 | #469 |
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