Radeon R9 M380 vs Quadro K4100M

Radeon R9 M380

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Quadro K4100M

2013Core: 706 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M380

2,752

0.0%

2,773

+0.8%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 K4100M is on rank 52, so the Quadro K4100M 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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1073%

#372

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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 K4100M

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

100%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

99%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

99%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

90%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

90%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

84%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

83%

#37

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

533%

#52

Quadro K4100M

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261

100%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

91%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

90%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

86%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K4100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M380.

Insight	Radeon R9 M380	Quadro K4100M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro K4100M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K4100M holds the technical lead. Priced at $261 (vs $300), it costs 13% less, resulting in a 15.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M380	Quadro K4100M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+15.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($261)

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.

Radeon R9 M380 Benchmark Check

Quadro K4100M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M380 and Quadro K4100M

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.

Quadro K4100M

The Quadro K4100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,773 points. Launch price was $1,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M380 scores 2,752 and the Quadro K4100M reaches 2,773 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M380 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Quadro K4100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R9 M380) vs 1,152 (Quadro K4100M). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M380) vs 1.627 TFLOPS (Quadro K4100M).

Feature	Radeon R9 M380	Quadro K4100M
G3D Mark Score	2,752	2,773
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1152+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.536 TFLOPS	1.627 TFLOPS+6%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	48	96+100%
L1 Cache	192 KB+100%	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M380	Quadro K4100M
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M380) vs 512 KB (Quadro K4100M) — the Quadro K4100M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M380	Quadro K4100M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M380 draws 75W versus the Quadro K4100M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M380) vs 350W (Quadro K4100M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M380	Quadro K4100M
TDP	75W-25%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	36.7+32%	27.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M380 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Quadro K4100M launched at $1499 and now averages $261. The Quadro K4100M costs 13% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) vs 10.6 (Quadro K4100M) — the Quadro K4100M offers 15.2% better value. The Radeon R9 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).