Quadro FX 2800M vs RADEON E4690
Quadro FX 2800M
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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 RADEON E4690 is on rank 713, so the Quadro FX 2800M 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 2800M
Performance Per Dollar RADEON E4690
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON E4690 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The RADEON E4690 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 2800M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 2800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 E4690.
| Insight | Quadro FX 2800M | RADEON E4690 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ 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 RADEON E4690
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.
RADEON E4690
The RADEON E4690 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 405 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 2800M scores 415 and the RADEON E4690 reaches 405 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 2800M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the RADEON E4690 uses GCN 3.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 2,048 (RADEON E4690). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON E4690).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2800M | RADEON E4690 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 415+2% | 405 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 2048+753% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS+558% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 2800M | RADEON E4690 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2800M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the RADEON E4690 has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 2800M offers 100% 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 512 KB (RADEON E4690) — the RADEON E4690 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2800M | RADEON E4690 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 2800M draws 189W versus the RADEON E4690's 95W — a 66.2% difference. The RADEON E4690 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 350W (RADEON E4690). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2800M | RADEON E4690 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 95W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 2.2 | 4.3+95% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON E4690 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2800M | RADEON E4690 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $558 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $558 |
| Codename | GT200B | Amethyst |
| Release | November 11 2008 | September 29 2015 |
| Ranking | #815 | #420 |
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