Quadro 4000
VS
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

Quadro 4000 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

NVIDIA

Quadro 4000

2010Core: 475 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

2020Boost: 2100 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro 4000 is positioned at rank 339 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is on rank 312, so the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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 Quadro 4000

#117
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
85%
#324
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
12011%
#339
Quadro 4000
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30
100%
#340
FireStream 9250
MSRP: $999|Avg: $49
95%
#341
GRID P40-3Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
93%
#342
GRID M10-2Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
88%
#343
Tesla K80
MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50
87%
#344
GRID M10-4Q
MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340
86%
#346
GRID M10-8Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
85%
#347
Quadro FX 3800
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
84%
#348
FirePro V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170
84%
#350
GRID K520
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50
80%
#351
GRID P40-12Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
79%
#352
FirePro 2270
MSRP: $149|Avg: $30
77%
#353
FirePro 2460
MSRP: $180|Avg: $10
76%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
98%
#302
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
762%
#304
691%
#305
689%
#309
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
627%
#310
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
623%
#312
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
MSRP: $99|Avg: $30
100%
#314
GeForce GT 720A
MSRP: $40|Avg: $40
100%
#315
GeForce MX110
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
99%
#320
GeForce 940A
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
97%
#323
Radeon RX 640
MSRP: $159|Avg: $55
96%
#326
Iris Pro Graphics P580
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
95%
#327
Radeon E8870PCIe
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 4000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C.

InsightQuadro 4000Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
Performance
Leading raw performance (+4.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-4.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $30 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 4.6% better value per dollar than the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C.

InsightQuadro 4000Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+4.6%)
Lower cost efficiency
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 Quadro 4000 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

NVIDIA

Quadro 4000

The Quadro 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 142W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points. Launch price was $1,199.

AMD

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,410 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro 4000 scores 1,475 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C reaches 1,410 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 4000 is built on Fermi while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro 4000) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C).

FeatureQuadro 4000Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
G3D Mark Score
1,475+5%
1,410
Architecture
Fermi
Vega
Process Node
40 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
256
512+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro 4000Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 4000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C has 0 MB. The Quadro 4000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

FeatureQuadro 4000Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 4000 draws 142W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C's 15W — a 161.8% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 4000) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureQuadro 4000Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
TDP
142W
15W-89%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
10.4
94.0+804%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro 4000 launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C launched at $99 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.2 (Quadro 4000) vs 47.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) — the Quadro 4000 offers 4.7% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).

FeatureQuadro 4000Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
MSRP
$1199
$99-92%
Avg Price (30d)
$30
$30
Performance per Dollar
49.2+5%
47.0
Codename
GF100
Vega
Release
November 2 2010
January 7 2020
Ranking
#770
#545