Radeon R7 M380 vs Quadro 5010M
Radeon R7 M380
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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 R7 M380 is positioned at rank 452 and the Quadro 5010M is on rank 19, so the Quadro 5010M 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 M380
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 5010M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 5010M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M380.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M380 | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro 5010M 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 R7 M380 and Quadro 5010M
Radeon R7 M380
The Radeon R7 M380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,669 points.
Quadro 5010M
The Quadro 5010M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 450 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,691 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M380 scores 1,669 and the Quadro 5010M reaches 1,691 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M380 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro 5010M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 M380) vs 384 (Quadro 5010M). Raw compute: 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M380) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro 5010M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,669 | 1,691+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.171 TFLOPS+69% | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 768 KB+380% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M380 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 5010M has 4 GB. The Quadro 5010M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 M380) vs 512 KB (Quadro 5010M) — the Quadro 5010M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M380 draws 75W versus the Quadro 5010M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R7 M380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M380) vs 350W (Quadro 5010M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 22.3+32% | 16.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M380 | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | — |
| Codename | Tropo | GF110 |
| Release | May 5 2015 | February 22 2011 |
| Ranking | #737 | #733 |
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