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Quadro 400
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Radeon X1900 GT
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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 X1900 GT is on rank 354, so the Radeon X1900 GT 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 X1900 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1900 GT uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon X1900 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1900 GT.
| Insight | Quadro 400 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| 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 Radeon X1900 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $500 for the Quadro 400, it costs 96% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2366.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 400 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2366.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 Quadro 400 and Radeon X1900 GT
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 X1900 GT
The Radeon X1900 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 146 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 400 scores 148 and the Radeon X1900 GT reaches 146 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 400 is built on Pascal while the Radeon X1900 GT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro 400) vs 5,376 (Radeon X1900 GT). Raw compute: 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro 400) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon X1900 GT). Boost clocks: 1252 MHz vs 2394 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 148+1% | 146 |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 5376+2000% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.641 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+7931% |
| Boost Clock | 1252 MHz | 2394 MHz+91% |
| ROPs | 16 | 192+1100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 336+2000% |
| L1 Cache | 0.09 MB | 3 MB+3233% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 6 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro 400 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1900 GT has 256 MB. The Quadro 400 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro 400) vs 6 MB (Radeon X1900 GT) — the Radeon X1900 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 6 MB+1100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 400 draws 30W versus the Radeon X1900 GT's 300W — a 163.6% difference. The Quadro 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 400) vs 350W (Radeon X1900 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-90% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9+880% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 400 launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon X1900 GT launched at $299 and now averages $20. The Radeon X1900 GT costs 96% less ($480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (Quadro 400) vs 7.3 (Radeon X1900 GT) — the Radeon X1900 GT offers 2333.3% better value. The Radeon X1900 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | Quadro 400 | Radeon X1900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-43% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $20-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 7.3+2333% |
| Codename | GP107 | Navi 31 |
| Release | February 7 2017 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #741 | #21 |
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