Quadro FX 3450 vs GeForce GT 220M

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 3450 is positioned at rank 337 and the GeForce GT 220M is on rank 358, so the Quadro FX 3450 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 3450

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

84%

#322

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11818%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

100%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

99%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

98%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

94%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

92%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

86%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

86%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

85%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

83%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

82%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

82%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

78%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

78%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 220M

#348

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1012%

#350

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

917%

#351

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

915%

#355

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

832%

#356

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

826%

#358

GeForce GT 220M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

99%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

98%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

93%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

92%

#372

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

90%

#373

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 220M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (1 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3450.

Insight	Quadro FX 3450	GeForce GT 220M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+8.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 220M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3450 and GeForce GT 220M

Quadro FX 3450

The Quadro FX 3450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 149 points. Launch price was $3,499.

GeForce GT 220M

The GeForce GT 220M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 161 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 3450 scores 149 versus the GeForce GT 220M's 161 — the GeForce GT 220M leads by 8.1%. The Quadro FX 3450 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 220M uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3450) vs 384 (GeForce GT 220M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3450) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220M).

Feature	Quadro FX 3450	GeForce GT 220M
G3D Mark Score	149	161+8%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	240	384+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	0.7427 TFLOPS+19%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+150%	32
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 3450	GeForce GT 220M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 3450 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 220M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 220M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro FX 3450	GeForce GT 220M
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	1 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3450 draws 189W versus the GeForce GT 220M's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The GeForce GT 220M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3450) vs 350W (GeForce GT 220M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.