Radeon HD 3450 vs Quadro FX 380
Radeon HD 3450
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Quadro FX 380
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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 Radeon HD 3450 is positioned at rank 273 and the Quadro FX 380 is on rank 327, so the Radeon HD 3450 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 3450
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 380
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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 Quadro FX 380.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3450 | Quadro FX 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3450 | Quadro FX 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 3450 and Quadro FX 380
Radeon HD 3450
The Radeon HD 3450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 179 points. Launch price was $199.
Quadro FX 380
The Quadro FX 380 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: 177 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 3450 scores 179 and the Quadro FX 380 reaches 177 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 3450 is built on TeraScale while the Quadro FX 380 uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 3450) vs 240 (Quadro FX 380). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3450) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3450 | Quadro FX 380 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 179+1% | 177 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+233% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS+61% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3450 | Quadro FX 380 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3450 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 380 has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 3450 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3450 | Quadro FX 380 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3450 draws 110W versus the Quadro FX 380's 189W — a 52.8% difference. The Radeon HD 3450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3450) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3450 | Quadro FX 380 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-42% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6+78% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 3450 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 380 launched at $129 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.9 (Radeon HD 3450) vs 11.8 (Quadro FX 380) — the Radeon HD 3450 offers 0.8% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3450 | Quadro FX 380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-61% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Codename | RV770 | GT200B |
| Release | June 25 2008 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #876 | #815 |
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