Quadro FX 2800M vs Quadro FX 4600

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.

Quadro FX 2800M vs Quadro FX 4600 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Quadro FX 2800M vs Quadro FX 4600: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro FX 2800M

2008

Why buy it

✅11.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 768 MB).
✅More future proof: Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) on 55nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2008 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
❌26% higher power demand at 189W vs 150W.

Quadro FX 4600

2008

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 150W instead of 189W, a 39W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro FX 2800M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 768 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2008 hardware with 768 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro FX 2800M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 11.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3% in PassMark G3D (415 vs 403), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro FX 2800M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 768 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro FX 4600 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro FX 4600 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro FX 2800M has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro FX 2800M vs Quadro FX 4600 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Quadro FX 2800M

The Quadro FX 2800M 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: 415 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Quadro FX 4600

The Quadro FX 4600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 403 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 2800M scores 415 and the Quadro FX 4600 reaches 403 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 2800M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Quadro FX 4600 uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 192 (Quadro FX 4600). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4600).

Feature	Quadro FX 2800M	Quadro FX 4600
G3D Mark Score	415+3%	403
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	55 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	240+25%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS+35%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	80+25%	64
L2 Cache	256 KB+33%	192 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 2800M	Quadro FX 4600
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 2800M has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 4600 carries 768 MB. Quadro FX 2800M gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Quadro FX 2800M and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 4600. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 192 KB (Quadro FX 4600) — the Quadro FX 2800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 2800M	Quadro FX 4600
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+33%	0.75 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+33%	192 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 2800M draws 189W versus the Quadro FX 4600's 150W — a 23% difference. The Quadro FX 4600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.