Radeon HD 4290 vs Quadro FX 380 LP
Radeon HD 4290
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Quadro FX 380 LP
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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 4290 is positioned at rank 304 and the Quadro FX 380 LP is on rank 362, so the Radeon HD 4290 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 4290
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 380 LP
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 380 LP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4290.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4290 | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4290 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4290 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 45.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4290 | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+45.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 4290 and Quadro FX 380 LP
Radeon HD 4290
The Radeon HD 4290 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $249.
Quadro FX 380 LP
The Quadro FX 380 LP 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: 145 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4290 scores 141 and the Quadro FX 380 LP reaches 145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4290 is built on TeraScale while the Quadro FX 380 LP uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4290) vs 240 (Quadro FX 380 LP). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4290) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380 LP).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 141 | 145+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+233% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.36 TFLOPS+119% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4290 draws 190W versus the Quadro FX 380 LP's 189W — a 0.5% difference. The Quadro FX 380 LP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4290) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380 LP). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 0.8+14% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4290 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Quadro FX 380 LP launched at $169 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 4290 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.1 (Radeon HD 4290) vs 9.7 (Quadro FX 380 LP) — the Radeon HD 4290 offers 45.4% better value. The Radeon HD 4290 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-64% | $169 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.1+45% | 9.7 |
| Codename | RV790 | GT200B |
| Release | April 2 2009 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #762 | #815 |
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