Quadro FX 3400/4400 vs GeForce 9450
Quadro FX 3400/4400
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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 3400/4400 is positioned at rank 421 and the GeForce 9450 is on rank 690, so the Quadro FX 3400/4400 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 3400/4400
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9450 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9450 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 GeForce 9450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3400/4400.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 101.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 3400/4400 and GeForce 9450
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 9450
The GeForce 9450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 105 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3400/4400 scores 104 and the GeForce 9450 reaches 105 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 9450 uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 640 (GeForce 9450). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9450).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 104 | 105 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 640+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+183% |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 2 MB+953% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 3400/4400 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9450 has 512 MB. The GeForce 9450 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 2 MB (GeForce 9450) — the GeForce 9450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 MB+953% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3400/4400 draws 150W versus the GeForce 9450's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 9450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 350W (GeForce 9450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 1.4+100% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3400/4400 launched at $1799 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce 9450 launched at $100 and now averages $25. The GeForce 9450 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.1 (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 4.2 (GeForce 9450) — the GeForce 9450 offers 100% better value. The GeForce 9450 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1799 | $100-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $25-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.1 | 4.2+100% |
| Codename | GT200B | GM107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | October 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #884 | #671 |
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