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Radeon HD 2400 XT
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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 Radeon HD 2400 XT is positioned at rank 324 and the Quadro FX 380M is on rank 161, 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 Radeon HD 2400 XT
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 380M
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 | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| 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 Radeon HD 2400 XT and Quadro FX 380M
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 2400 XT scores 119 and the Quadro FX 380M reaches 121 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 2400 XT is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 380M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 240 (Quadro FX 380M). Raw compute: 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 119 | 121+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+540% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.995 TFLOPS+381% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+20% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 2400 XT comes with 256 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: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 380M) — the Radeon HD 2400 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2400 XT draws 185W versus the Quadro FX 380M's 189W — a 2.1% difference. The Radeon HD 2400 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W-2% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| 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 | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | Tahiti | GT200B |
| Release | November 19 2012 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #469 | #815 |
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