Quadro FX 3450 vs Quadro 400
Quadro FX 3450
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Quadro 400 is on rank 360, 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 Quadro 400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro 400 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The Quadro 400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3450 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 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 Quadro 400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3450 | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 3450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 3450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $500), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1577.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3450 | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1577.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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 Quadro 400
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.
Quadro 400
The Quadro 400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $119.99.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3450 scores 149 and the Quadro 400 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 Quadro 400 uses Pascal, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3450) vs 256 (Quadro 400). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3450) vs 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro 400).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 149 | 148 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 256+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.641 TFLOPS+3% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+400% | 16 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 3450 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 400 has 512 MB. The Quadro 400 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 3450) vs 512 KB (Quadro 400) — the Quadro 400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3450 draws 189W versus the Quadro 400's 30W — a 145.2% difference. The Quadro 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3450) vs 350W (Quadro 400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 30W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 4.9+513% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3450 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro 400 launched at $169 and now averages $500. The Quadro FX 3450 costs 94% less ($470 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.0 (Quadro FX 3450) vs 0.3 (Quadro 400) — the Quadro FX 3450 offers 1566.7% better value. The Quadro 400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $119-30% | $169 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-94% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.0+1567% | 0.3 |
| Codename | GT200B | GP107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | February 7 2017 |
| Ranking | #815 | #741 |
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