Quadro FX 3450 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4350
Quadro FX 3450
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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 3450 is positioned at rank 337 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4350 is on rank 588, so the Quadro FX 3450 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 3450
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4350
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4350 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3450 | Mobility Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4350 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 98.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3450 | Mobility Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+98.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3450 and Mobility Radeon HD 4350
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 4350
The Mobility Radeon HD 4350 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: 148 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3450 scores 149 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4350 reaches 148 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3450 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4350 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3450) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4350). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3450) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4350).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Mobility Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 149 | 148 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 800+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+80% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Mobility Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3450 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4350 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4350 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Mobility Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3450 draws 189W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4350's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3450) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4350). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Mobility Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 50W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 3.0+275% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3450 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4350 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 4350 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.0 (Quadro FX 3450) vs 9.9 (Mobility Radeon HD 4350) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4350 offers 98% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 4350 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Mobility Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $119 | $50-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.0 | 9.9+98% |
| Codename | GT200B | Broadway |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #815 | #846 |
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