Quadro FX 4500
VS
Radeon E6465

Quadro FX 4500 vs Radeon E6465

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 4500

2008Core: 610 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon E6465

2011Core: 600 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Per Dollar

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

🚀 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.

InsightQuadro FX 4500Radeon 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.

InsightQuadro FX 4500Radeon 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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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).

FeatureQuadro FX 4500Radeon 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)

FeatureQuadro FX 4500Radeon 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureQuadro FX 4500Radeon E6465
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0c (Quadro FX 4500) vs 11_0 (Radeon E6465). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro FX 4500Radeon E6465
DirectX
9_0c
11_0+22%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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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.

FeatureQuadro FX 4500Radeon 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%
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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).

FeatureQuadro FX 4500Radeon 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