Quadro FX 4500 vs Radeon R5 230

CPU

GPU

Quadro FX 4500

2008Core: 610 MHz

Radeon R5 230

2017Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 4500

189

227

+2.3%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Radeon R5 230

222

0.0%

Radeon HD 7290M

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

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.

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 Radeon R5 230

#490

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2445%

#492

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2217%

#493

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2211%

#497

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2010%

#498

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1997%

#500

Radeon R5 230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $25

100%

#501

GeForce 9300 GE

MSRP: $23|Avg: $25

100%

#502

Mobility Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#503

Radeon HD 8650G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#504

Mobility Radeon HD 4850

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

98%

#505

GeForce 800A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

98%

#506

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#507

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#508

Radeon R7 M460

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#509

Mobility Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

96%

#510

GeForce 9800 S

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#511

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#512

Radeon HD 8650G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#513

Radeon HD 8510G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#514

Radeon HD 7660D

MSRP: $122|Avg: $15

95%

#515

Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R5 230 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The Radeon R5 230 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 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 230.

Insight	Quadro FX 4500	Radeon R5 230
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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 R5 230 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 230 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $500), it costs 95% less, resulting in a 1855.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 4500	Radeon R5 230
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1855.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($25)

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.

Quadro FX 4500 Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 230 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 4500 and Radeon R5 230

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 R5 230

The Radeon R5 230 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 4500 scores 227 and the Radeon R5 230 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 Radeon R5 230 uses GCN 3.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 4500) vs 384 (Radeon R5 230). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4500) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 230).

Feature	Quadro FX 4500	Radeon R5 230
G3D Mark Score	227+2%	222
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	240	384+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	0.7864 TFLOPS+26%
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	80+233%	24
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 4500	Radeon R5 230
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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 4500) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 230) — the Quadro FX 4500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 4500	Radeon R5 230
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0c (Quadro FX 4500) vs 11.2 (Radeon R5 230). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro FX 4500	Radeon R5 230
DirectX	9_0c	11.2+24%
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 4500 draws 189W versus the Radeon R5 230's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon R5 230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4500) vs 350W (Radeon R5 230). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 230mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Quadro FX 4500	Radeon R5 230
TDP	189W	50W-74%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	230mm	168mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Perf/Watt	1.2	4.4+267%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 4500 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R5 230 launched at $50 and now averages $25. The Radeon R5 230 costs 95% less ($475 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (Quadro FX 4500) vs 8.9 (Radeon R5 230) — the Radeon R5 230 offers 1680% better value. The Radeon R5 230 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).