Radeon R9 380X vs Quadro M4000M
Radeon R9 380X
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M4000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M4000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 380X.
| Insight | Radeon R9 380X | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M4000M 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 R9 380X and Quadro M4000M
Radeon R9 380X
The Radeon R9 380X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,131 points. Launch price was $229.
Quadro M4000M
The Quadro M4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1013 MHz. It has 1,280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,148 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 380X scores 6,131 and the Quadro M4000M reaches 6,148 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 380X is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro M4000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 380X) vs 1 (Quadro M4000M). Raw compute: 3.973 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380X) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000M). Boost clocks: 970 MHz vs 1013 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 380X | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,131 | 6,148 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+60% | 1,280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.973 TFLOPS+59% | 2.496 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 970 MHz | 1013 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+7% | 480 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 380X | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 380X) vs 2 MB (Quadro M4000M) — the Quadro M4000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 380X | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 380X) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 380X | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 380X) vs NVENC 5 (Quadro M4000M). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon R9 380X) vs H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX (Quadro M4000M).
| Feature | Radeon R9 380X | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | NVENC 5 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.0 | NVDEC 1 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 380X draws 250W versus the Quadro M4000M's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro M4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 380X) vs 350W (Quadro M4000M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon R9 380X | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 100W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 221mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 24.5 | 61.5+151% |
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