Quadro FX 3450 vs Radeon R5 220
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 Radeon R5 220 is on rank 252, so the Radeon R5 220 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 Radeon R5 220
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 220 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3450 | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 220 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 220 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3450 | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+97.3%) |
| 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 Radeon R5 220
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.
Radeon R5 220
The Radeon R5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 147 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3450 scores 149 and the Radeon R5 220 reaches 147 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3450 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon R5 220 uses GCN 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3450) vs 2,560 (Radeon R5 220). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3450) vs 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 220).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 149+1% | 147 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 2560+967% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 4.849 TFLOPS+679% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 160+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon R5 220 has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 220 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3450) vs 1 MB (Radeon R5 220) — the Radeon R5 220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3450 draws 189W versus the Radeon R5 220's 275W — a 37.1% difference. The Quadro FX 3450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3450) vs 350W (Radeon R5 220). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-31% | 275W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8+60% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3450 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R5 220 launched at $35 and now averages $15. The Radeon R5 220 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.0 (Quadro FX 3450) vs 9.8 (Radeon R5 220) — the Radeon R5 220 offers 96% better value. The Radeon R5 220 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $119 | $35-71% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.0 | 9.8+96% |
| Codename | GT200B | Hawaii |
| Release | November 11 2008 | November 5 2013 |
| Ranking | #815 | #316 |
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