Quadro FX 4600 vs GeForce GT625M

Quadro FX 4600

2008Core: 602 MHz

GeForce GT625M

2012Core: Up to 900 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 4600

150

403

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce GT625M

422

+4.7%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

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 4600 is positioned at rank 404 and the GeForce GT625M is on rank 195, so the GeForce GT625M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 4600

#387

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

73865%

#403

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

100%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

100%

#405

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

90%

#406

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

85%

#408

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

80%

#409

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

80%

#411

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

60%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

50%

#415

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

45%

#416

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

40%

#417

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

40%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT625M

#185

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

386%

#187

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

350%

#188

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

349%

#192

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

317%

#193

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

315%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

100%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

96%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT625M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 4600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro FX 4600	GeForce GT625M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+50%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT625M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT625M holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $50), it costs 10% less, resulting in a 16.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 4600	GeForce GT625M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+16.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($45)

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 4600 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT625M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 4600 and GeForce GT625M

Quadro FX 4600

The Quadro FX 4600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 403 points. Launch price was $1,799.

GeForce GT625M

The GeForce GT625M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 422 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 4600 scores 403 and the GeForce GT625M reaches 422 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4600 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT625M uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4600) vs 384 (GeForce GT625M). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4600) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT625M).

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	GeForce GT625M
G3D Mark Score	403	422+5%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	384+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4623 TFLOPS	0.7296 TFLOPS+58%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	64+100%	32
L2 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	GeForce GT625M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 4600 comes with 768 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT625M has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 4600 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 192 KB (Quadro FX 4600) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT625M) — the GeForce GT625M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	GeForce GT625M
VRAM Capacity	0.75 GB+50%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 4600 draws 150W versus the GeForce GT625M's 45W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GT625M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4600) vs 350W (GeForce GT625M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	GeForce GT625M
TDP	150W	45W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	2.7	9.4+248%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT625M costs 10% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Quadro FX 4600) vs 9.4 (GeForce GT625M) — the GeForce GT625M offers 16% better value. The GeForce GT625M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).