Quadro K4100M
VS
Radeon R9 M380

Quadro K4100M vs Radeon R9 M380

NVIDIA

Quadro K4100M

2013Core: 706 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R9 M380

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 K4100M is positioned at rank 52 and the Radeon R9 M380 is on rank 379, so the Quadro K4100M 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 K4100M

#23
Intel Arc Pro B60
MSRP: $500|Avg: $450
100%
#24
Radeon PRO W7600
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
99%
#25
RTX 2000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $625|Avg: $750
99%
#26
Radeon Pro Vega 48
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
90%
#27
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
MSRP: $500|Avg: $280
90%
#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
84%
#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
83%
#37
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
533%
#52
Quadro K4100M
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261
100%
#58
Quadro K2000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
91%
#60
Intel Arc Pro A60
MSRP: $380|Avg: $380
90%
#63
T400 4GB
MSRP: $159|Avg: $99
86%
#64
Radeon Pro 5300
MSRP: $300|Avg: $150
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M380

#369
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1184%
#371
1073%
#372
1070%
#376
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
973%
#377
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
967%
#379
Radeon R9 M380
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
100%
#381
Radeon HD 7640G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
99%
#384
Radeon R7 M465
MSRP: $120|Avg: $35
96%
#386
GeForce GT 640M LE
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
95%
#387
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
95%
#388
GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
94%
#389
HD Graphics 520
MSRP: $100|Avg: $35
94%
#390
Radeon HD 8600/8700M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
94%
#391
Radeon R9 M395X
MSRP: $600|Avg: $150
93%
#393
Radeon R9 M485X
MSRP: $450|Avg: $150
92%
#394
Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K4100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M380.

InsightQuadro K4100MRadeon R9 M380
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
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

The Quadro K4100M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K4100M holds the technical lead. Priced at $261 (vs $300), it costs 13% less, resulting in a 15.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro K4100MRadeon R9 M380
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+15.8%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($261)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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 K4100M and Radeon R9 M380

NVIDIA

Quadro K4100M

The Quadro K4100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,773 points. Launch price was $1,499.

AMD

Radeon R9 M380

The Radeon R9 M380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,752 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K4100M scores 2,773 and the Radeon R9 M380 reaches 2,752 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4100M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M380 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,152 (Quadro K4100M) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M380). Raw compute: 1.627 TFLOPS (Quadro K4100M) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M380).

FeatureQuadro K4100MRadeon R9 M380
G3D Mark Score
2,773
2,752
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1152+50%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.627 TFLOPS+6%
1.536 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
96+100%
48
L1 Cache
96 KB
192 KB+100%
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K4100MRadeon R9 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro K4100M) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M380) — the Quadro K4100M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro K4100MRadeon R9 M380
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K4100M draws 100W versus the Radeon R9 M380's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4100M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureQuadro K4100MRadeon R9 M380
TDP
100W
75W-25%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
85
Perf/Watt
27.7
36.7+32%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro K4100M launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $261, while the Radeon R9 M380 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Quadro K4100M costs 13% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.6 (Quadro K4100M) vs 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) — the Quadro K4100M offers 15.2% better value. The Radeon R9 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureQuadro K4100MRadeon R9 M380
MSRP
$1499
$300-80%
Avg Price (30d)
$261-13%
$300
Performance per Dollar
10.6+15%
9.2
Codename
GK104
Strato
Release
July 23 2013
May 5 2015
Ranking
#604
#607