Quadro FX 3500
VS
Radeon HD 7400G

Quadro FX 3500 vs Radeon HD 7400G

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3500

2008Core: 610 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 7400G

2025Core: 1452 MHzBoost: 2300 MHz

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 3500 is positioned at rank 408 and the Radeon HD 7400G is on rank 219, so the Radeon HD 7400G 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 3500

#392
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
86900%
#408
Quadro FX 3500
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599
100%
#409
Quadro FX 1400
MSRP: $799|Avg: $30
94%
#410
GRID K1
MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120
94%
#412
GRID P4-1Q
MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185
71%
#415
GRID RTX6000-2Q
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500
59%
#416
GRID M60-0B
MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900
53%
#417
Quadro FX 5500
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30
47%
#418
Quadro FX 4500 X2
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
47%
#419
Quadro FX 1000
MSRP: $500|Avg: $30
41%
#420
Quadro FX 1300
MSRP: $599|Avg: $15
35%
#421
Quadro FX 3400/4400
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50
35%
#422
Quadro FX 4000
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50
29%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7400G

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
1358%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1305%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1290%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1288%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1285%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1278%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1262%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1257%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1245%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1242%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1227%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1224%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
1202%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1201%
#97
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
96%
#98
Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
92%
#204
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
1498%
#219
Radeon HD 7400G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
100%
#220
Radeon HD 7480D
MSRP: $53|Avg: $30
99%
#221
Radeon HD 7520G
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
98%
#222
Radeon HD 8350G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
97%
#223
Radeon HD 6480G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
96%
#224
GeForce GT 415
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
96%
#225
Radeon HD 5550
MSRP: $75|Avg: $75
96%
#227
Radeon HD 6370D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
96%
#228
Radeon HD 7450
MSRP: $45|Avg: $12
93%
#229
Radeon HD 8470
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
93%
#230
Radeon HD 7540D
MSRP: $67|Avg: $5
93%
#232
Radeon HD 8240
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
92%
#233
Radeon HD 6320
MSRP: $30|Avg: $5
92%
#234
Radeon R7 M360
MSRP: $120|Avg: $30
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon HD 7400G is significantly newer (2025 vs 2008). The Radeon HD 7400G likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7400G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3500.

InsightQuadro FX 3500Radeon HD 7400G
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm)
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 Radeon HD 7400G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $1,599 for the Quadro FX 3500, it costs 99% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 10640.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro FX 3500Radeon HD 7400G
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+10640.5%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599)
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 3500 and Radeon HD 7400G

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3500

The Quadro FX 3500 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: 265 points. Launch price was $3,499.

AMD

Radeon HD 7400G

The Radeon HD 7400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 267 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 3500 scores 265 and the Radeon HD 7400G reaches 267 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7400G uses RDNA 3.0, both on 55 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3500) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7400G). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7400G).

FeatureQuadro FX 3500Radeon HD 7400G
G3D Mark Score
265
267
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
55 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
240
1792+647%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
16.49 TFLOPS+2551%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
80
112+40%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 3500Radeon HD 7400G
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 3500 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7400G has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7400G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3500) vs 2 MB (Radeon HD 7400G) — the Radeon HD 7400G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 3500Radeon HD 7400G
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3500 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 7400G's 43W — a 125.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7400G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3500) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7400G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureQuadro FX 3500Radeon HD 7400G
TDP
189W
43W-77%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
1.4
6.2+343%
💰

Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 3500 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $1599, while the Radeon HD 7400G launched at $50 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 7400G costs 99.1% less ($1584 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (Quadro FX 3500) vs 17.8 (Radeon HD 7400G) — the Radeon HD 7400G offers 8800% better value. The Radeon HD 7400G is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 3500Radeon HD 7400G
MSRP
$1599
$50-97%
Avg Price (30d)
$1599
$15-99%
Performance per Dollar
0.2
17.8+8800%
Codename
GT200B
Navi 33
Release
November 11 2008
August 8 2025
Ranking
#815
#229