Quadro FX 2800M
VS
Quadro FX 4600

Quadro FX 2800M vs Quadro FX 4600

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 2800M

2008Core: 610 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro FX 4600

2008Core: 602 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 FX 2800M is positioned at rank 106 and the Quadro FX 4600 is on rank 404, so the Quadro FX 2800M 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 FX 2800M

#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
98%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
96%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
92%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
91%
#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
90%
#91
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1068%
#106
Quadro FX 2800M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#111
Quadro P520
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
98%
#113
Radeon Pro WX 3100
MSRP: $199|Avg: $65
94%
#117
Radeon Pro 580X
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
91%
#118
Radeon Pro WX 2100
MSRP: $149|Avg: $45
91%
#119
CMP 40HX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $120
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 4600

#387
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
73865%
#403
GRID K340
MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57
100%
#404
Quadro FX 4600
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50
100%
#405
Quadro FX 5600
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50
90%
#406
Quadro FX 3500
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599
85%
#408
Quadro FX 1400
MSRP: $799|Avg: $30
80%
#409
GRID K1
MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120
80%
#411
GRID P4-1Q
MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185
60%
#414
GRID RTX6000-2Q
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500
50%
#415
GRID M60-0B
MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900
45%
#416
Quadro FX 4500 X2
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
40%
#417
Quadro FX 5500
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30
40%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 2800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (1 GB vs 768 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 4600.

InsightQuadro FX 2800MQuadro FX 4600
Performance
Leading raw performance (+3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 2800M 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 2800M and Quadro FX 4600

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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.

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).

FeatureQuadro FX 2800MQuadro 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

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 2800MQuadro FX 4600
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
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 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 4600 has 768 MB. The Quadro FX 2800M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. 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.

FeatureQuadro FX 2800MQuadro 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.

FeatureQuadro FX 2800MQuadro FX 4600
TDP
189W
150W-21%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
2.2
2.7+23%