Quadro FX 4500 vs Quadro FX 880M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 880M

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RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

100%

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Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

92%

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RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

87%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1247%

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Quadro FX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

97%

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Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

94%

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Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

93%

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Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

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Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

90%

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Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

90%

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Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

84%

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Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

84%

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Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

83%

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83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 880M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 4500.

Insight	Quadro FX 4500	Quadro FX 880M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%)
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	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 880M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 4500 and Quadro FX 880M

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.

Quadro FX 880M

The Quadro FX 880M 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: 237 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 4500 scores 227 and the Quadro FX 880M reaches 237 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Quadro FX 880M uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 4500) vs 240 (Quadro FX 880M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4500) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 880M).

Feature	Quadro FX 4500	Quadro FX 880M
G3D Mark Score	227	237+4%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	55 nm	55 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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 4500	Quadro FX 880M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 4500 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 880M has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 880M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro FX 4500	Quadro FX 880M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 4500 draws 189W versus the Quadro FX 880M's 189W — a 0% difference. The Quadro FX 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4500) vs 350W (Quadro FX 880M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.