Mobility Radeon HD 3430 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 Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is positioned at rank 642 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 Mobility Radeon HD 3430

#632

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5429%

#634

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4921%

#635

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4908%

#639

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4463%

#640

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4433%

#642

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#643

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

99%

#644

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

98%

#645

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#647

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

95%

#648

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

95%

#649

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

95%

#650

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#651

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

94%

#652

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#653

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

94%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#655

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

93%

#656

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

92%

#657

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

90%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 3430.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 3430	Quadro FX 4000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
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 FX 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 4000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 3430	Quadro FX 4000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️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.

Mobility Radeon HD 3430 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 4000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 3430 and Quadro FX 4000

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 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 Mobility Radeon HD 3430 scores 98 and the Quadro FX 4000 reaches 101 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is built on TeraScale while the Quadro FX 4000 uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs 192 (Quadro FX 4000). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4000).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3430	Quadro FX 4000
G3D Mark Score	98	101+3%
Architecture	TeraScale	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	55 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	800+317%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.88 TFLOPS+90%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	24+50%
TMUs	40	64+60%
L2 Cache	256 KB+33%	192 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3430	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	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs 192 KB (Quadro FX 4000) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3430 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3430	Quadro FX 4000
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+33%	192 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 draws 30W versus the Quadro FX 4000's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3430	Quadro FX 4000
TDP	30W-80%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	3.3+371%	0.7

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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Quadro FX 4000 launched at $2199 and now averages $50. The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) vs 2.0 (Quadro FX 4000) — the Quadro FX 4000 offers 0% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).