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Quadro FX 4500 X2
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Radeon HD 6470M
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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.
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. The Quadro FX 4500 X2 is positioned at rank 418 and the Radeon HD 6470M is on rank 382, so the Radeon HD 6470M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 4500 X2
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6470M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 4500 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6470M.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4500 X2 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 4500 X2 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 4500 X2 and Radeon HD 6470M
Quadro FX 4500 X2
The Quadro FX 4500 X2 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: 236 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon HD 6470M
The Radeon HD 6470M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 225 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 4500 X2 scores 236 and the Radeon HD 6470M reaches 225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4500 X2 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6470M uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 4500 X2) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6470M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4500 X2) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6470M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 X2 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 236+5% | 225 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 960+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+110% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+67% | 48 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 X2 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro FX 4500 X2 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6470M has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 4500 X2 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 4500 X2) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6470M) — the Radeon HD 6470M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 X2 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 4500 X2 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 6470M's 75W — a 86.4% difference. The Radeon HD 6470M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4500 X2) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6470M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 X2 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 75W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 3.0+150% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6470M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4500 X2 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2799 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2799 | — |
| Codename | GT200B | Blackcomb |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #815 | #654 |
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