
Quadro FX 4500 vs Radeon E6465

Quadro FX 4500
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Radeon E6465
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon E6465 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon E6465 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon E6465 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 938.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4500 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+938.4%) |
| 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 Radeon E6465

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.

Radeon E6465
The Radeon E6465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 2 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 231 points. Launch price was $239.99.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 4500 scores 227 and the Radeon E6465 reaches 231 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon E6465 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 4500) vs 480 (Radeon E6465).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 227 | 231+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 480+100% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Quadro FX 4500) vs 11_0 (Radeon E6465). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 11_0+22% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 4500 draws 189W versus the Radeon E6465's 45W — a 123.1% difference. The Radeon E6465 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4500) vs 350W (Radeon E6465). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 230mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 45W-76% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 230mm | 168mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 5.1+325% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 4500 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon E6465 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon E6465 costs 90.2% less ($451 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (Quadro FX 4500) vs 4.7 (Radeon E6465) — the Radeon E6465 offers 840% better value. The Radeon E6465 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $49-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.5 | 4.7+840% |
| Codename | GT200B | Turks |
| Release | November 11 2008 | May 2 2011 |
| Ranking | #815 | #923 |
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