Radeon X1800 GTO vs Quadro FX 380 LP

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 X1800 GTO is positioned at rank 348 and the Quadro FX 380 LP is on rank 362, so the Radeon X1800 GTO 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 X1800 GTO

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

12726%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

12226%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

12084%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

12063%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

12039%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

11970%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

11819%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11775%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11667%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

11635%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

11495%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11470%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

11263%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

11256%

#333

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

14035%

#348

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

100%

#349

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

95%

#351

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

91%

#352

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

88%

#353

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

88%

#354

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

86%

#355

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

86%

#356

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

86%

#357

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

79%

#358

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

74%

#360

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

67%

#361

RADEON X800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $15

60%

#362

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

56%

#363

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

47%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 380 LP

#347

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

17178%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

100%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

94%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

93%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

93%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

92%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

91%

#369

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

91%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

83%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

79%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

77%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

76%

#374

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

71%

#375

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

71%

#376

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

71%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon X1800 GTO is significantly newer (2020 vs 2008). The Radeon X1800 GTO likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 380 LP lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 380 LP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1800 GTO.

Insight	Radeon X1800 GTO	Quadro FX 380 LP
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 380 LP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $20 for the Radeon X1800 GTO, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 37.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon X1800 GTO	Quadro FX 380 LP
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+37.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 X1800 GTO Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 380 LP Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1800 GTO and Quadro FX 380 LP

Radeon X1800 GTO

The Radeon X1800 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $649.

Quadro FX 380 LP

The Quadro FX 380 LP is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 145 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon X1800 GTO scores 141 and the Quadro FX 380 LP reaches 145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1800 GTO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro FX 380 LP uses Tesla 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 240 (Quadro FX 380 LP). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380 LP).

Feature	Radeon X1800 GTO	Quadro FX 380 LP
G3D Mark Score	141	145+3%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	4608+1820%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.74 TFLOPS+3234%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	128+300%	32
TMUs	288+260%	80
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1800 GTO	Quadro FX 380 LP
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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 380 LP) — the Radeon X1800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon X1800 GTO	Quadro FX 380 LP
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1800 GTO draws 300W versus the Quadro FX 380 LP's 189W — a 45.4% difference. The Quadro FX 380 LP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380 LP). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon X1800 GTO	Quadro FX 380 LP
TDP	300W	189W-37%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	0.5	0.8+60%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1800 GTO launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Quadro FX 380 LP launched at $169 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 380 LP costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 9.7 (Quadro FX 380 LP) — the Quadro FX 380 LP offers 38.6% better value. The Radeon X1800 GTO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).