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Quadro FX 380M
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Radeon HD 7290M
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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 7290M is on rank 619, 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 Radeon HD 7290M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7290M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 380M.
| Insight | Quadro FX 380M | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+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 | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7290M 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 7290M
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 7290M
The Radeon HD 7290M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 123 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 380M scores 121 and the Radeon HD 7290M reaches 123 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 7290M uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 380M) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7290M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380M) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7290M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 121 | 123+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1280+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 2.176 TFLOPS+250% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 380M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 7290M) — the Radeon HD 7290M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_1) (Quadro FX 380M) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7290M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (FL10_1) | 11.2 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VP4 (Quadro FX 380M) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7290M). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro FX 380M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX,Xvid (Radeon HD 7290M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VP4 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | VP4 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX,Xvid |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 380M draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 7290M's 100W — a 61.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 380M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7290M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro FX 380M | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 100W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 1.2+100% |
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