Quadro FX 3400/4400 vs GeForce 8300

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 3400/4400 is positioned at rank 421 and the GeForce 8300 is on rank 640, so the Quadro FX 3400/4400 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 3400/4400

#405

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

246217%

#420

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

100%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

100%

#422

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

83%

#423

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

67%

#424

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

33%

#425

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

17%

#426

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8300

#630

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5322%

#632

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4825%

#633

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4812%

#637

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4375%

#638

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4346%

#640

GeForce 8300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#641

GeForce 9600M GT

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

100%

#642

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#643

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

97%

#644

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

96%

#645

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

96%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

#647

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

93%

#648

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

93%

#649

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

93%

#650

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#651

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

92%

#652

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#653

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

92%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#655

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 8300 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce 8300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 8300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro FX 3400/4400	GeForce 8300
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 3400/4400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 3400/4400	GeForce 8300
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2%)	❌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 3400/4400 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3400/4400 and GeForce 8300

Quadro FX 3400/4400

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 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: 104 points. Launch price was $1,799.

GeForce 8300

The GeForce 8300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 scores 104 and the GeForce 8300 reaches 102 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 8300 uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 256 (GeForce 8300). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300).

Feature	Quadro FX 3400/4400	GeForce 8300
G3D Mark Score	104+2%	102
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	256+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4623 TFLOPS	0.5888 TFLOPS+27%
ROPs	24+200%	8
TMUs	64+300%	16
L2 Cache	0.19 MB	1 MB+426%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 3400/4400	GeForce 8300
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 3400/4400 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8300 has 512 MB. The GeForce 8300 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8300) — the GeForce 8300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 3400/4400	GeForce 8300
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.19 MB	1 MB+426%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 draws 150W versus the GeForce 8300's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 8300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 350W (GeForce 8300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Quadro FX 3400/4400	GeForce 8300
TDP	150W	33W-78%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	0.7	3.1+343%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 launched at $1799 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce 8300 launched at $50 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.1 (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 2.0 (GeForce 8300) — the Quadro FX 3400/4400 offers 5% better value. The GeForce 8300 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).