Quadro FX 350 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4270

Quadro FX 350

2008Core: 610 MHz

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

2009Core: 550 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce GTX 970

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

+8.1%

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MOBILITY RADEON X700

Mobility Radeon X2500

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 350 is positioned at rank 385 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4270 is on rank 647, so the Quadro FX 350 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 350

#369

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

34356%

#384

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

100%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

100%

#386

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

98%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

98%

#388

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

93%

#389

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

88%

#390

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

88%

#391

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

81%

#392

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

74%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

74%

#394

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

72%

#395

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

70%

#396

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

63%

#397

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

56%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

56%

#399

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4270

#637

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5714%

#639

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5180%

#640

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5166%

#644

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4698%

#645

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4666%

#647

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#648

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#649

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

100%

#650

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#651

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

99%

#652

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#653

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

98%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#655

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

98%

#656

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

97%

#657

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

95%

#658

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

94%

#659

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#660

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#661

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

91%

#662

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon HD 4270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 350.

Insight	Quadro FX 350	Mobility Radeon HD 4270
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+8.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
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

The Quadro FX 350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 350 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 202.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 350	Mobility Radeon HD 4270
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+202.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Quadro FX 350 Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon HD 4270 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 350 and Mobility Radeon HD 4270

Quadro FX 350

The Quadro FX 350 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: 86 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

The Mobility Radeon HD 4270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 93 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 350 scores 86 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4270's 93 — the Mobility Radeon HD 4270 leads by 8.1%. The Quadro FX 350 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4270 uses TeraScale, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 350) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4270). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 350) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4270).

Feature	Quadro FX 350	Mobility Radeon HD 4270
G3D Mark Score	86	93+8%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	TeraScale
Process Node	55 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	240	800+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	0.88 TFLOPS+41%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+100%	40
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 350	Mobility Radeon HD 4270
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 350 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4270 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4270 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro FX 350	Mobility Radeon HD 4270
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 350 draws 189W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4270's 30W — a 145.2% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 350) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro FX 350	Mobility Radeon HD 4270
TDP	189W	30W-84%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.5	3.1+520%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 350 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4270 launched at $49 and now averages $49. The Quadro FX 350 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Quadro FX 350) vs 1.9 (Mobility Radeon HD 4270) — the Quadro FX 350 offers 200% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 4270 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).