Quadro FX 3400/4400 vs Radeon X1950 GT
Quadro FX 3400/4400
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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 Radeon X1950 GT is on rank 339, so the Radeon X1950 GT 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 Radeon X1950 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1950 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The Radeon X1950 GT 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 Radeon X1950 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon X1950 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $50 for the Quadro FX 3400/4400, it costs 2% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($49) |
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 Radeon X1950 GT
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 X1950 GT
The Radeon X1950 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3400/4400 scores 104 and the Radeon X1950 GT 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 Radeon X1950 GT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 5,120 (Radeon X1950 GT). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon X1950 GT).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 104 | 106+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 5120+2567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS | 23.8 TFLOPS+5048% |
| ROPs | 24 | 128+433% |
| TMUs | 64 | 320+400% |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 4 MB+2005% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 3400/4400 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1950 GT has 512 MB. The Radeon X1950 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 4 MB (Radeon X1950 GT) — the Radeon X1950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 4 MB+2005% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3400/4400 draws 150W versus the Radeon X1950 GT's 335W — a 76.3% difference. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 350W (Radeon X1950 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-55% | 335W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 230mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7+133% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3400/4400 launched at $1799 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon X1950 GT launched at $140 and now averages $49. The Radeon X1950 GT costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.1 (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 2.2 (Radeon X1950 GT) — the Radeon X1950 GT offers 4.8% better value. The Radeon X1950 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3400/4400 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1799 | $140-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $49-2% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.1 | 2.2+5% |
| Codename | GT200B | Navi 21 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | May 10 2022 |
| Ranking | #884 | #25 |
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