Quadro FX 3400/4400 vs GeForce Go 6800
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 Go 6800 is on rank 277, so the GeForce Go 6800 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 Go 6800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 6800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 3400/4400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 6800 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 3400/4400 and GeForce Go 6800
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 Go 6800
The GeForce Go 6800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1058 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 195W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3400/4400 scores 104 and the GeForce Go 6800 reaches 106 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce Go 6800 uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 1,536 (GeForce Go 6800). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6800).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 104 | 106+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 1536+700% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS | 3.25 TFLOPS+603% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L2 Cache | 192 KB | 512 KB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Go 6800 has 128 MB. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 192 KB (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 512 KB (GeForce Go 6800) — the GeForce Go 6800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 192 KB | 512 KB+167% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3400/4400 draws 150W versus the GeForce Go 6800's 195W — a 26.1% difference. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 350W (GeForce Go 6800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-23% | 195W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7+40% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 6800 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1799 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GT200B | GK104 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #884 | #410 |
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