Quadro FX 1800M vs Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual
Quadro FX 1800M
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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 1800M is positioned at rank 62 and the Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual is on rank 576, so the Quadro FX 1800M 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 1800M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 1800M 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 1800M and Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual
Quadro FX 1800M
The Quadro FX 1800M 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: 486 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual
The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 478 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 1800M scores 486 and the Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual reaches 478 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 768 (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 486+2% | 478 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 768+220% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FX 1800M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 1800M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 11_1 (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_1) | 11_1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 1800M) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP4) | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1800M draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 50W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6 | 9.6+269% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GT200B | — |
| Release | November 11 2008 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #815 | #881 |
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