Mobility Radeon HD 4225
VS
Quadro FX 3000

Mobility Radeon HD 4225 vs Quadro FX 3000

AMD

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

2010Core: 700 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3000

2008Core: 610 MHz

Performance Spectrum - 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is positioned at rank #718 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 4225

#708
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
16450%
#710
14912%
#711
14873%
#715
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
13524%
#716
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
13432%
#718
Mobility Radeon HD 4225
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
100%
#719
RADEON X800 SE
MSRP: $200|Avg: $15
98%
#720
MOBILITY RADEON 9700
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
83%
#721
Mobility Radeon HD 2300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
77%
#722
GeForce 7800 GTX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $40
68%
#723
RADEON 9600SE
MSRP: $65|Avg: $65
64%
#724
Radeon X1200
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
62%
#725
Radeon 2100
MSRP: $149|Avg: $49
61%
#726
GeForce 6800
MSRP: $299|Avg: $50
58%
#727
Radeon 3100
MSRP: $199|Avg: $30
56%
#728
GeForce 6800 GT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $40
55%
#729
GeForce 7950 GX2
MSRP: $599|Avg: $80
52%
#730
MOBILITY RADEON X1800
MSRP: $399|Avg: $50
50%
#731
Mobility Radeon X1450
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
50%
#732
MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
MSRP: $20|Avg: $5
45%
#733
MOBILITY RADEON 9550
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
45%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightMobility Radeon HD 4225Quadro FX 3000
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%)
Leading raw performance (+4.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
🛑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
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 3000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 3000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 4.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightMobility Radeon HD 4225Quadro FX 3000
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+4.5%)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 4225 and Quadro FX 3000

AMD

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 66 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3000

The Quadro FX 3000 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: 69 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 scores 66 and the Quadro FX 3000 reaches 69 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 3000 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3000). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3000).

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4225Quadro FX 3000
G3D Mark Score
66
69+5%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
40 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
800+233%
240
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.12 TFLOPS+80%
0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
40
80+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4225Quadro FX 3000
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)

The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3000 has 256 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4225Quadro FX 3000
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB+100%
0.25 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 3000's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4225Quadro FX 3000
TDP
50W-74%
189W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
2
Perf/Watt
1.3+225%
0.4
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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 3000 launched at $0 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) vs 4.6 (Quadro FX 3000) — the Quadro FX 3000 offers 4.5% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4225Quadro FX 3000
MSRP
$100
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$15
$15
Performance per Dollar
4.4
4.6+5%
Codename
Broadway
GT200B
Release
January 7 2010
November 11 2008
Ranking
#846
#815