Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU vs Quadro FX 380M

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 380M

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94%

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88%

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Radeon PRO W7900

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Radeon Pro VII

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Tesla K20m

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Quadro FX 380M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

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Quadro K2200

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Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

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87%

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Radeon Pro 560

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86%

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Radeon Pro 460

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86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU is significantly newer (2018 vs 2008). The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 380M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 380M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU	Quadro FX 380M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU 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.

Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 380M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU and Quadro FX 380M

Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 125 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU scores 125 and the Quadro FX 380M reaches 121 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU	Quadro FX 380M
G3D Mark Score	125+3%	121
Process Node	5 nm	55 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU	Quadro FX 380M
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 Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 380M has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 380M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU	Quadro FX 380M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU) vs 11.1 (FL10_1) (Quadro FX 380M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU	Quadro FX 380M
DirectX	12_0+8%	11.1 (FL10_1)
Max Displays	0	2

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU draws 7W versus the Quadro FX 380M's 189W — a 185.7% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.