Quadro FX 3400/4400 vs GeForce 9300 GS

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. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 is positioned at rank #421 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 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

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 9300 GS is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9300 GS 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. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9300 GS.

Insight	Quadro FX 3400/4400	GeForce 9300 GS
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3400/4400 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.

Quadro FX 3400/4400 Benchmark Check

GeForce 9300 GS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3400/4400 and GeForce 9300 GS

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 9300 GS

The GeForce 9300 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 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 9300 GS 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 9300 GS uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 384 (GeForce 9300 GS). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 GS).

Feature	Quadro FX 3400/4400	GeForce 9300 GS
G3D Mark Score	104+2%	102
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	384+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4623 TFLOPS	0.7227 TFLOPS+56%
ROPs	24+200%	8
TMUs	64+167%	24
L2 Cache	0.19 MB	1 MB+426%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 3400/4400	GeForce 9300 GS
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)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9300 GS) — the GeForce 9300 GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 3400/4400	GeForce 9300 GS
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
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 9300 GS's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 9300 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 350W (GeForce 9300 GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Quadro FX 3400/4400	GeForce 9300 GS
TDP	150W	33W-78%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	106mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	65°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 9300 GS launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 9300 GS costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.1 (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs Infinity (GeForce 9300 GS) — the GeForce 9300 GS offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 9300 GS is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).