Quadro FX 360M vs Mobility Radeon HD 4270
Quadro FX 360M
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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 360M is positioned at rank 408 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4270 is on rank 647, so the Quadro FX 360M 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 360M
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4270
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 6.9% 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 360M.
| Insight | Quadro FX 360M | Mobility Radeon HD 4270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.9%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Mobility Radeon HD 4270 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 360M and Mobility Radeon HD 4270
Quadro FX 360M
The Quadro FX 360M 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: 87 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 360M scores 87 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4270's 93 — the Mobility Radeon HD 4270 leads by 6.9%. The Quadro FX 360M 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 360M) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4270). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 360M) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4270).
| Feature | Quadro FX 360M | Mobility Radeon HD 4270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 87 | 93+7% |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 360M | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 360M comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4270 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4270 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 360M | Mobility Radeon HD 4270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 360M 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 360M) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 360M | 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% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4270 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 360M | Mobility Radeon HD 4270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $49 |
| Codename | GT200B | M98 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #815 | #927 |
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