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GeForce 9500 GS vs Quadro FX 4500

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NVIDIA

GeForce 9500 GS

2008Core: 500 MHz
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Quadro FX 4500

2008Core: 610 MHz
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GeForce 9500 GS vs Quadro FX 4500 Performance Spectrum

GeForce 9500 GS
0.5 GB 150
216
0.0%
brand logoGeForce 9300M GS
brand logoGeForce 505
brand logoGeForce G102M
brand logoGeForce 6800 GS
brand logoGeForce GTX 1630
brand logoGeForce GTX 970
brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
Quadro FX 4500
0.5 GB 189
227
+5.1%
brand logoGeForce 9300
brand logoGeForce GT 120M
brand logoGeForce 7800 GS
brand logoGeForce 7950 GX2
brand logoGeForce GTX 1630
brand logoGeForce GTX 970
brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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.

GeForce 9500 GS vs Quadro FX 4500 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce 9500 GS
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 4500
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce 9500 GS
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 4500
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce 9500 GS
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 4500
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce 9500 GS
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 4500
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce 9500 GS
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 4500
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce 9500 GS
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 4500
low8 FPS
medium5 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra3 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce 9500 GS
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 4500
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce 9500 GS
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 4500
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce 9500 GS
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 4500
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce 9500 GS
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 4500
low10 FPS
medium8 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
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GeForce 9500 GS vs Quadro FX 4500: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 9500 GS

2008

Why buy it

  • ✅0.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($110 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 150W instead of 189W, a 39W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 168mm instead of 230mm, a 62mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2008 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro FX 4500

2008

Why buy it

  • ✅More future proof: Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) on 55nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 9500 GS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌2008 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $110 MSRP).
  • ❌26% higher power demand at 189W vs 150W.
  • ❌36.9% longer card at 230mm vs 168mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce 9500 GS is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 0.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro FX 4500 instead at 227 vs 216, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce 9500 GS is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce 9500 GS makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 9500 GS vs Quadro FX 4500 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce 9500 GS

The GeForce 9500 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 216 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 4500

The Quadro FX 4500 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: 227 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9500 GS scores 216 versus the Quadro FX 4500's 227 — the Quadro FX 4500 leads by 5.1%. The GeForce 9500 GS is built on G9x while the Quadro FX 4500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 65 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 240 (Quadro FX 4500).

FeatureGeForce 9500 GSQuadro FX 4500
G3D Mark Score
216
227+5%
Architecture
G9x
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
65 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
224
240+7%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 9500 GS gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 4500 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce 9500 GSQuadro FX 4500
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce 9500 GS and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 4500.

FeatureGeForce 9500 GSQuadro FX 4500
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 9_0c (Quadro FX 4500). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce 9500 GSQuadro FX 4500
DirectX
11.1 (10_0)+23%
9_0c
Max Displays
2
2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9500 GS draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 4500's 189W — a 23% difference. The GeForce 9500 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4500). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 230mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce 9500 GSQuadro FX 4500
TDP
150W-21%
189W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
168mm
230mm
Height
111mm
—
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
80
—
Perf/Watt
1.4+17%
1.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 9500 GS came in at $110, while the Quadro FX 4500 launched at $0. On MSRP, Quadro FX 4500 was 100+% cheaper ($110 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.0 (GeForce 9500 GS) vs Infinity (Quadro FX 4500) — the Quadro FX 4500 offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureGeForce 9500 GSQuadro FX 4500
MSRP
$110
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
2.0
Infinity
Codename
NB9E-GTX
GT200B
Release
July 15 2008
November 11 2008
Ranking
#825
#815
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