Mobility Radeon HD 4250 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 4250 is positioned at rank 694 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 4250

#683

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

11079%

#685

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

10043%

#686

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

10016%

#690

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

9108%

#691

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

9046%

#693

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#694

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#695

Mobility Radeon X2300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#696

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $12

98%

#697

GeForce 8600 GTS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $35

95%

#698

GeForce 8800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $50

95%

#699

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

93%

#700

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

93%

#701

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

91%

#702

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

91%

#703

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

90%

#704

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

90%

#705

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

88%

#706

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

85%

#707

Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

84%

#708

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

84%

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. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 4250	Quadro FX 4000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 223.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 4250	Quadro FX 4000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+223.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️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 4250 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 4000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 4250 and Quadro FX 4000

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 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: 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 4250 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 4250 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 4000 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4250) vs 192 (Quadro FX 4000). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4250) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4000).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 4250	Quadro FX 4000
G3D Mark Score	98	101+3%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	800+317%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.12 TFLOPS+142%	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 4250	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)

The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 4000 has 256 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 4250) vs 192 KB (Quadro FX 4000) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 4250	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	256 KB+33%	192 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 4000's 150W — a 100% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4250) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 4250	Quadro FX 4000
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	2.0+186%	0.7

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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 4000 launched at $2199 and now averages $50. The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (Mobility Radeon HD 4250) vs 2.0 (Quadro FX 4000) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 offers 225% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).