Quadro FX 4500 vs Radeon R3E
Quadro FX 4500
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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
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R3E is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon R3E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 4500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 4500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R3E.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4500 | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R3E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $500 for the Quadro FX 4500, it costs 90% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 911.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4500 | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+911.4%) |
| 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 R3E
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 R3E
The Radeon R3E 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: 225 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 4500 scores 227 and the Radeon R3E reaches 225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon R3E uses GCN 4.0, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 4500) vs 512 (Radeon R3E). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4500) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3E).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 227 | 225 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 512+113% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.247 TFLOPS+100% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 4500) vs 512 KB (Radeon R3E) — the Radeon R3E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Quadro FX 4500) vs 12_0 (Radeon R3E). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 12_0+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 4500 draws 189W versus the Radeon R3E's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon R3E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4500) vs 350W (Radeon R3E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 230mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 50W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 230mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 4.5+275% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 4500 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R3E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon R3E costs 90.2% less ($451 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (Quadro FX 4500) vs 4.6 (Radeon R3E) — the Radeon R3E offers 820% better value. The Radeon R3E is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $49-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.5 | 4.6+820% |
| Codename | GT200B | Polaris 23 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #815 | #757 |
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