Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) vs Quadro FX 4800
Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is positioned at rank 85 and the Quadro FX 4800 is on rank 379, so the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 4800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 4800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 4800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop).
| Insight | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $80), it costs 39% less, resulting in a 62.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+62.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) and Quadro FX 4800
Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 14 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,000 points.
Quadro FX 4800
The Quadro FX 4800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $1,799.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) scores 1,000 and the Quadro FX 4800 reaches 1,005 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is built on GCN while the Quadro FX 4800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 192 (Quadro FX 4800).
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,000 | 1,005 |
| Architecture | GCN | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 4800 has 2 GB. The Quadro FX 4800 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1.5 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) draws 30W versus the Quadro FX 4800's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4800). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 33.3+397% | 6.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Quadro FX 4800 launched at $1799 and now averages $80. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) costs 38.8% less ($31 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.4 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 12.6 (Quadro FX 4800) — the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers 61.9% better value. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-97% | $1799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-39% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.4+62% | 12.6 |
| Codename | Kaveri Spectre | GT200B |
| Release | January 14 2014 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #865 | #884 |
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