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Quadro FX 1800
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GeForce GT 420M
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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 FX 1800 is positioned at rank 364 and the GeForce GT 420M is on rank 113, so the GeForce GT 420M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1800
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 420M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (768 MB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 420M.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1800 | GeForce GT 420M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 1800 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 FX 1800 and GeForce GT 420M
Quadro FX 1800
The Quadro FX 1800 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: 395 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce GT 420M
The GeForce GT 420M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 625 MHz to 645 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 392 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 1800 scores 395 and the GeForce GT 420M reaches 392 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 420M uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1800) vs 384 (GeForce GT 420M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1800) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 420M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | GeForce GT 420M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 395 | 392 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS+30% | 0.48 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | GeForce GT 420M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 1800 comes with 768 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 420M has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 1800 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | GeForce GT 420M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.75 GB+50% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1800 draws 189W versus the GeForce GT 420M's 32W — a 142.1% difference. The GeForce GT 420M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1800) vs 350W (GeForce GT 420M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | GeForce GT 420M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 32W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1 | 12.3+486% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 420M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | GeForce GT 420M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $489 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | GT200B | GK107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #815 | #909 |
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