
Radeon HD 6300M vs Quadro FX 380 LP

Radeon HD 6300M
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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 6300M is positioned at rank 332 and the Quadro FX 380 LP is on rank 362, so the Radeon HD 6300M 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 6300M
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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6300M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6300M | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 380 LP 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 6300M and Quadro FX 380 LP

Radeon HD 6300M
The Radeon HD 6300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points. Launch price was $180.

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 6300M scores 144 and the Quadro FX 380 LP reaches 145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6300M is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro FX 380 LP uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6300M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 380 LP). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6300M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380 LP).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 144 | 145 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+433% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+209% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | 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 video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6300M) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 380 LP) — the Radeon HD 6300M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6300M draws 186W versus the Quadro FX 380 LP's 189W — a 1.6% difference. The Radeon HD 6300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6300M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380 LP). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W-2% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6300M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | Quadro FX 380 LP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $169 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | Cayman | GT200B |
| Release | December 1 2011 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #598 | #815 |
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