Quadro FX 3400/4400 vs Mobility Radeon X1700

Quadro FX 3400/4400

2008Core: 602 MHz

Mobility Radeon X1700

2010Core: 700 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 3400/4400

150

104

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Mobility Radeon X1700

105

+1.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

MOBILITY RADEON X700

Mobility Radeon 4100

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

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 Mobility Radeon X1700 is on rank 631, 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X1700

#620

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5073%

#622

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4599%

#623

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4587%

#627

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4171%

#628

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4143%

#630

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

100%

#631

Mobility Radeon X1700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#632

GeForce 9300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

99%

#633

Mobility Radeon HD 560v

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#634

GeForce 8400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

98%

#635

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

98%

#636

GeForce 8400M GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

97%

#637

Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#638

GeForce 9100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

96%

#639

GeForce 9600M GT

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

95%

#640

GeForce 8300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#641

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

93%

#642

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

93%

#643

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

92%

#644

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

92%

#645

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon X1700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. 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	Mobility Radeon X1700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
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 (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon X1700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon X1700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 236.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 3400/4400	Mobility Radeon X1700
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+236.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($15)

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

Mobility Radeon X1700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3400/4400 and Mobility Radeon X1700

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.

Mobility Radeon X1700

The Mobility Radeon X1700 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: 105 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 scores 104 and the Mobility Radeon X1700 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 Mobility Radeon X1700 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X1700). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1700).

Feature	Quadro FX 3400/4400	Mobility Radeon X1700
G3D Mark Score	104	105
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	55 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	192	800+317%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4623 TFLOPS	1.12 TFLOPS+142%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	64+60%	40
L2 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 3400/4400	Mobility Radeon X1700
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)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 192 KB (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon X1700) — the Mobility Radeon X1700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 3400/4400	Mobility Radeon X1700
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 draws 150W versus the Mobility Radeon X1700's 50W — a 100% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X1700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro FX 3400/4400	Mobility Radeon X1700
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	0.7	2.1+200%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 launched at $1799 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Mobility Radeon X1700 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon X1700 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.1 (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 7.0 (Mobility Radeon X1700) — the Mobility Radeon X1700 offers 233.3% better value. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).