Radeon R9 M380
VS
Quadro 6000

Radeon R9 M380 vs Quadro 6000

AMD

Radeon R9 M380

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro 6000

2010Core: 574 MHz

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 R9 M380 is positioned at rank 379 and the Quadro 6000 is on rank 374, so the Quadro 6000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M380

#369
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1184%
#371
1073%
#372
1070%
#376
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
973%
#377
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
967%
#379
Radeon R9 M380
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
100%
#381
Radeon HD 7640G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
99%
#384
Radeon R7 M465
MSRP: $120|Avg: $35
96%
#386
GeForce GT 640M LE
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
95%
#387
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
95%
#388
GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
94%
#389
HD Graphics 520
MSRP: $100|Avg: $35
94%
#390
Radeon HD 8600/8700M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
94%
#391
Radeon R9 M395X
MSRP: $600|Avg: $150
93%
#393
Radeon R9 M485X
MSRP: $450|Avg: $150
92%
#394
Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 6000

#359
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
24218%
#374
Quadro 6000
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150
100%
#375
GRID M6-0B
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
100%
#376
RTXA5000-6Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500
100%
#377
GRID M10-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
98%
#378
Tesla K40c
MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500
95%
#379
Quadro FX 4800
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80
92%
#380
Tesla M2090
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40
92%
#381
GRID K180Q
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000
87%
#382
GRID K2
MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80
87%
#383
Quadro CX
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500
77%
#384
GRID P100-8Q
MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550
72%
#385
Quadro FX 550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $10
70%
#386
Quadro FX 350
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
70%
#387
Tesla M2070
MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50
69%
#388
GRID V100D-8Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000
69%
#389
GRID M10-0Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
66%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon R9 M380Quadro 6000
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro 6000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 6000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $300), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 95.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon R9 M380Quadro 6000
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+95.6%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)
More affordable ($150)

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 M380 and Quadro 6000

AMD

Radeon R9 M380

The Radeon R9 M380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,752 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro 6000

The Quadro 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 10 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,692 points. Launch price was $4,399.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M380 scores 2,752 and the Quadro 6000 reaches 2,692 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M380 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Quadro 6000 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R9 M380) vs 448 (Quadro 6000). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M380) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Quadro 6000).

FeatureRadeon R9 M380Quadro 6000
G3D Mark Score
2,752+2%
2,692
Architecture
GCN 2.0
Fermi
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
768+71%
448
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.536 TFLOPS+49%
1.028 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
48
56+17%
L1 Cache
192 KB
896 KB+367%
L2 Cache
256 KB
768 KB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R9 M380Quadro 6000
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M380 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 6000 has 6 GB. The Quadro 6000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M380) vs 768 KB (Quadro 6000) — the Quadro 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R9 M380Quadro 6000
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
768 KB+200%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M380 draws 75W versus the Quadro 6000's 204W — a 92.5% difference. The Radeon R9 M380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M380) vs 350W (Quadro 6000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon R9 M380Quadro 6000
TDP
75W-63%
204W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
85
Perf/Watt
36.7+178%
13.2
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M380 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Quadro 6000 launched at $4399 and now averages $150. The Quadro 6000 costs 50% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) vs 17.9 (Quadro 6000) — the Quadro 6000 offers 94.6% better value. The Radeon R9 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).

FeatureRadeon R9 M380Quadro 6000
MSRP
$300-93%
$4399
Avg Price (30d)
$300
$150-50%
Performance per Dollar
9.2
17.9+95%
Codename
Strato
GF100
Release
May 5 2015
December 10 2010
Ranking
#607
#615