Quadro FX 3500 vs Radeon HD 8490
Quadro FX 3500
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Radeon HD 8490
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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 3500 is positioned at rank 408 and the Radeon HD 8490 is on rank 294, so the Radeon HD 8490 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 3500
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8490
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8490 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon HD 8490 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| 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 | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8490 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8490 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $1,599), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 4434.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon HD 8490 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4434.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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 8490
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.
Radeon HD 8490
The Radeon HD 8490 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 263 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3500 scores 265 and the Radeon HD 8490 reaches 263 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 8490 uses TeraScale, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3500) vs 800 (Radeon HD 8490). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8490).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon HD 8490 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 265 | 263 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 800+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.36 TFLOPS+119% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon HD 8490 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8490 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 8490 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon HD 8490 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3500 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 8490's 190W — a 0.5% difference. The Quadro FX 3500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3500) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8490). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon HD 8490 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 190W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 1.4 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3500 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $1599, while the Radeon HD 8490 launched at $99 and now averages $35. The Radeon HD 8490 costs 97.8% less ($1564 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (Quadro FX 3500) vs 7.5 (Radeon HD 8490) — the Radeon HD 8490 offers 3650% better value. The Radeon HD 8490 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon HD 8490 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1599 | $99-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1599 | $35-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.2 | 7.5+3650% |
| Codename | GT200B | RV790 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | April 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #815 | #762 |
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