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GeForce GT 330
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Quadro FX 4600
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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 GeForce GT 330 is positioned at rank 260 and the Quadro FX 4600 is on rank 404, so the GeForce GT 330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 330
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 4600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 330 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 330 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 4600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 4600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (768 MB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 330.
| Insight | GeForce GT 330 | Quadro FX 4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 330 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 62.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 330 | Quadro FX 4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+62.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 GeForce GT 330 and Quadro FX 4600
GeForce GT 330
The GeForce GT 330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 393 points. Launch price was $79.
Quadro FX 4600
The Quadro FX 4600 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: 403 points. Launch price was $1,799.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 330 scores 393 and the Quadro FX 4600 reaches 403 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 330 is built on Pascal while the Quadro FX 4600 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 330) vs 192 (Quadro FX 4600). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 330) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4600).
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | Quadro FX 4600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 393 | 403+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+144% | 0.4623 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | Quadro FX 4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 330 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 4600 has 768 MB. The Quadro FX 4600 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 330) vs 192 KB (Quadro FX 4600) — the GeForce GT 330 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | Quadro FX 4600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.75 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 330 draws 30W versus the Quadro FX 4600's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GT 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 330) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4600). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | Quadro FX 4600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 175mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1+385% | 2.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 330 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro FX 4600 launched at $1999 and now averages $50. The GeForce GT 330 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.1 (GeForce GT 330) vs 8.1 (Quadro FX 4600) — the GeForce GT 330 offers 61.7% better value. The GeForce GT 330 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | Quadro FX 4600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-95% | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.1+62% | 8.1 |
| Codename | GP108 | GT200B |
| Release | May 17 2017 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #641 | #884 |
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