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Quadro K3000M
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Radeon R7 M380
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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 K3000M is positioned at rank 79 and the Radeon R7 M380 is on rank 452, so the Quadro K3000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K3000M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M380
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K3000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro K3000M | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 M380 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 K3000M and Radeon R7 M380
Quadro K3000M
The Quadro K3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 654 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,618 points. Launch price was $155.
Radeon R7 M380
The Radeon R7 M380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,669 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K3000M scores 1,618 and the Radeon R7 M380 reaches 1,669 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K3000M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 M380 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 576 (Quadro K3000M) vs 640 (Radeon R7 M380). Raw compute: 0.7534 TFLOPS (Quadro K3000M) vs 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M380).
| Feature | Quadro K3000M | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,618 | 1,669+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 576 | 640+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7534 TFLOPS | 1.171 TFLOPS+55% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 160 KB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K3000M | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 K3000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M380 has 512 MB. The Quadro K3000M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro K3000M) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 M380) — the Quadro K3000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K3000M | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K3000M draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 M380's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R7 M380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K3000M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Quadro K3000M | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 21.6 | 22.3+3% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro K3000M | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $300 |
| Codename | GK104 | Tropo |
| Release | June 1 2012 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #748 | #737 |
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