Quadro FX 4000 vs Radeon 3000

CPU

GPU

Quadro FX 4000

2008Core: 602 MHz

Radeon 3000

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 4000

150

101

+3.1%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Radeon 3000

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

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. The Quadro FX 4000 is positioned at rank #423 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 4000

#408

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

295460%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

100%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

80%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

40%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

20%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3000 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon 3000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 4000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 3000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro FX 4000	Radeon 3000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $50 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1% better value per dollar than the Radeon 3000.

Insight	Quadro FX 4000	Radeon 3000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($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 4000 Benchmark Check

Radeon 3000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 4000 and Radeon 3000

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.

Radeon 3000

The Radeon 3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 4000 scores 101 and the Radeon 3000 reaches 98 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4000 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon 3000 uses GCN 4.0, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4000) vs 512 (Radeon 3000). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4000) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3000).

Feature	Quadro FX 4000	Radeon 3000
G3D Mark Score	101+3%	98
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	55 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	192	512+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4623 TFLOPS	1.247 TFLOPS+170%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	64+100%	32
L2 Cache	192 KB	512 KB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 4000	Radeon 3000
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 4000 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 3000 has 512 MB. The Radeon 3000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 192 KB (Quadro FX 4000) vs 512 KB (Radeon 3000) — the Radeon 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 4000	Radeon 3000
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	192 KB	512 KB+167%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 4000 draws 150W versus the Radeon 3000's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 3000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4000) vs 350W (Radeon 3000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro FX 4000	Radeon 3000
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	0.7	2.0+186%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 4000 launched at $2199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon 3000 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon 3000 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Quadro FX 4000) vs 2.0 (Radeon 3000) — the Radeon 3000 offers 0% better value. The Radeon 3000 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).