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Quadro 400
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Radeon HD 8350
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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 Quadro 400 is positioned at rank 360 and the Radeon HD 8350 is on rank 337, so the Radeon HD 8350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 400
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8350
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 400.
| Insight | Quadro 400 | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+10.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8350 holds the technical lead. Priced at $39 (vs $500), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1312% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 400 | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1312%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($39) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 400 and Radeon HD 8350
Quadro 400
The Quadro 400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $119.99.
Radeon HD 8350
The Radeon HD 8350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 163 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro 400 scores 148 versus the Radeon HD 8350's 163 — the Radeon HD 8350 leads by 10.1%. The Quadro 400 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 8350 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro 400) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8350). Raw compute: 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro 400) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8350). Boost clocks: 1252 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 148 | 163+10% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 1024+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.641 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+175% |
| Boost Clock | 1252 MHz+25% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 64+300% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 256 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 400 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 8350's 130W — a 125% difference. The Quadro 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 400) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8350). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-77% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9+277% | 1.3 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 400 launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 8350 launched at $200 and now averages $39. The Radeon HD 8350 costs 92.2% less ($461 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (Quadro 400) vs 4.2 (Radeon HD 8350) — the Radeon HD 8350 offers 1300% better value. The Quadro 400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-16% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $39-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 4.2+1300% |
| Codename | GP107 | Pitcairn |
| Release | February 7 2017 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #741 | #503 |
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