GeForce 8300 vs Quadro FX 4000

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 GeForce 8300 is positioned at rank 640 and the Quadro FX 4000 is on rank 423, so the Quadro FX 4000 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 GeForce 8300

#630

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5322%

#632

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4825%

#633

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4812%

#637

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4375%

#638

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4346%

#640

GeForce 8300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#641

GeForce 9600M GT

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

100%

#642

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#643

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

97%

#644

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

96%

#645

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

96%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

#647

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

93%

#648

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

93%

#649

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

93%

#650

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#651

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

92%

#652

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#653

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

92%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#655

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 4000

#408

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

295460%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

100%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

80%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

40%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

20%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 8300 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce 8300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 4000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 4000.

Insight	GeForce 8300	Quadro FX 4000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 8300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 8300	Quadro FX 4000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

GeForce 8300 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 4000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8300 and Quadro FX 4000

GeForce 8300

The GeForce 8300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points.

Quadro FX 4000

The Quadro FX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 101 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8300 scores 102 and the Quadro FX 4000 reaches 101 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8300 is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 4000 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 8300) vs 192 (Quadro FX 4000). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4000).

Feature	GeForce 8300	Quadro FX 4000
G3D Mark Score	102	101
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	256+33%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS+27%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	24+200%
TMUs	16	64+300%
L2 Cache	1 MB+426%	0.19 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8300	Quadro FX 4000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 8300 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 4000 has 256 MB. The GeForce 8300 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8300) vs 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 4000) — the GeForce 8300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 8300	Quadro FX 4000
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+426%	0.19 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8300 draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 4000's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 8300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8300) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4000). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 8300	Quadro FX 4000
TDP	33W-78%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	3.1+343%	0.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 8300 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Quadro FX 4000 launched at $2199 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (GeForce 8300) vs 2.0 (Quadro FX 4000) — the Quadro FX 4000 offers 0% better value. The GeForce 8300 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).