Quadro FX 3000 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4225

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4225

#708

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

16450%

#710

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

14912%

#711

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

14873%

#715

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

13524%

#716

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

13432%

#718

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#719

RADEON X800 SE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

98%

#720

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

83%

#721

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

77%

#722

GeForce 7800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

68%

#723

RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

64%

#724

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

62%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

61%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

58%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

56%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

55%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

52%

#730

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

50%

#731

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

50%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

45%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

45%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro FX 3000	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 3000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 3000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 4.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 3000	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+4.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Quadro FX 3000 Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon HD 4225 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3000 and Mobility Radeon HD 4225

Quadro FX 3000

The Quadro FX 3000 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: 69 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 66 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 3000 scores 69 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 reaches 66 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3000 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3000) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4225). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3000) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4225).

Feature	Quadro FX 3000	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
G3D Mark Score	69+5%	66
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	55 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	240	800+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	1.12 TFLOPS+80%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+100%	40
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 3000	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 3000 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro FX 3000	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3000 draws 189W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4225's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3000) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4225). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro FX 3000	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
TDP	189W	50W-74%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	0.4	1.3+225%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 3000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 launched at $100 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.6 (Quadro FX 3000) vs 4.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) — the Quadro FX 3000 offers 4.5% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).