Quadro FX 3400/4400 vs Radeon HD 4270

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 Radeon HD 4270 is on rank 310, so the Radeon HD 4270 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 Radeon HD 4270

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

3297%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3168%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

3131%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

3125%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

3119%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

3101%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

3062%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3051%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3023%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

3015%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

2978%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2972%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

2918%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2916%

#294

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

3636%

#310

Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#311

Radeon E6460

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#312

Radeon HD 6290

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#313

GeForce GTX 280

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

90%

#314

Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

89%

#315

Radeon HD 3000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

87%

#316

GeForce GT 120

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

85%

#317

Radeon HD 6250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

85%

#318

GeForce 6600 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

77%

#319

Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

77%

#320

Radeon HD 3200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

75%

#321

Radeon HD 2350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $48

70%

#322

Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $10

70%

#323

Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $79|Avg: $10

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 4270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.8% 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	Radeon HD 4270
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 4270 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4270 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $50), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 428.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 3400/4400	Radeon HD 4270
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+428.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($10)

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

Radeon HD 4270 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3400/4400 and Radeon HD 4270

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.

Radeon HD 4270

The Radeon HD 4270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 110 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 3400/4400 scores 104 versus the Radeon HD 4270's 110 — the Radeon HD 4270 leads by 5.8%. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 4270 uses TeraScale, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4270). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4270).

Feature	Quadro FX 3400/4400	Radeon HD 4270
G3D Mark Score	104	110+6%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	TeraScale
Process Node	55 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	192	800+317%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4623 TFLOPS	1.2 TFLOPS+160%
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	Radeon HD 4270
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)

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4270 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4270 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 192 KB (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 4270) — the Radeon HD 4270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 3400/4400	Radeon HD 4270
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 4270's 150W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 4270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Quadro FX 3400/4400	Radeon HD 4270
TDP	150W	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	0.7	0.7

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 launched at $1799 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 4270 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 4270 costs 80% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.1 (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 11.0 (Radeon HD 4270) — the Radeon HD 4270 offers 423.8% better value.