Quadro FX 4000 vs Quadro FX Go1400

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 4000

2008Core: 602 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro FX Go1400

2008Core: 602 MHz
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Quadro FX 4000 vs Quadro FX Go1400 Performance Spectrum

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.

Quadro FX 4000 vs Quadro FX Go1400 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Quadro FX 4000 vs Quadro FX Go1400: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro FX 4000

2008

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2008 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro FX Go1400

2008

Why buy it

  • 1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 256 MB).
  • More future proof: Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) on 55nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 2008 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro FX Go1400 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1% in PassMark G3D (102 vs 101), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro FX 4000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro FX 4000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro FX Go1400 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

Quadro FX 4000 vs Quadro FX Go1400 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 4000

The Quadro FX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 101 points. Launch price was $1,799.

NVIDIA

Quadro FX Go1400

The Quadro FX Go1400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points. Launch price was $1,799.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 4000 scores 101 and the Quadro FX Go1400 reaches 102 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4000 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Quadro FX Go1400 uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4000) vs 192 (Quadro FX Go1400). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4000) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX Go1400).

FeatureQuadro FX 4000Quadro FX Go1400
G3D Mark Score
101
102
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
55 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
192
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.4623 TFLOPS
0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs
24
24
TMUs
64
64
L2 Cache
192 KB
192 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 4000Quadro FX Go1400
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 4000 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX Go1400 carries 4 GB. Quadro FX Go1400 gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Quadro FX 4000 and 64-bit on the Quadro FX Go1400.

FeatureQuadro FX 4000Quadro FX Go1400
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
4 GB+1500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
192 KB
192 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 4000 draws 150W versus the Quadro FX Go1400's 150W — a 0% difference. The Quadro FX Go1400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4000) vs 350W (Quadro FX Go1400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureQuadro FX 4000Quadro FX Go1400
TDP
150W
150W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
0.7
0.7