Quadro FX 4500 vs GeForce GT 220
Quadro FX 4500
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 220
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 4500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 220 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4500 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 220 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 220 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 897.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4500 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+897.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 4500 and GeForce GT 220
Quadro FX 4500
The Quadro FX 4500 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: 227 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce GT 220
The GeForce GT 220 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 4500 scores 227 and the GeForce GT 220 reaches 222 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 220 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 4500) vs 240 (GeForce GT 220). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4500) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 227+2% | 222 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 4500 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 220 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 220 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Quadro FX 4500) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 220). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 10.1+12% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 4500 draws 189W versus the GeForce GT 220's 236W — a 22.1% difference. The Quadro FX 4500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4500) vs 350W (GeForce GT 220). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 230mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-20% | 236W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 230mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2+33% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 4500 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce GT 220 launched at $69 and now averages $49. The GeForce GT 220 costs 90.2% less ($451 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (Quadro FX 4500) vs 4.5 (GeForce GT 220) — the GeForce GT 220 offers 800% better value.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $69 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $49-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.5 | 4.5+800% |
| Codename | GT200B | GT200 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | June 16 2008 |
| Ranking | #815 | #802 |
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