Quadro FX 4600 vs Quadro FX 2800M

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 Quadro FX 2800M is on rank 106, so the Quadro FX 2800M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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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 Quadro FX 2800M

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

98%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

96%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

92%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

91%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

90%

#91

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1068%

#106

Quadro FX 2800M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#111

Quadro P520

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

94%

#117

Radeon Pro 580X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

91%

#118

Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

91%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 2800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (1 GB vs 768 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 4600.

Insight	Quadro FX 4600	Quadro FX 2800M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 2800M 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.

Quadro FX 4600 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 2800M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 4600 and Quadro FX 2800M

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.

Quadro FX 2800M

The Quadro FX 2800M 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: 415 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 4600 scores 403 and the Quadro FX 2800M reaches 415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4600 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Quadro FX 2800M uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4600) vs 240 (Quadro FX 2800M). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4600) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2800M).

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	Quadro FX 2800M
G3D Mark Score	403	415+3%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	55 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	192	240+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4623 TFLOPS	0.6221 TFLOPS+35%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	64	80+25%
L2 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	Quadro FX 2800M
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 Quadro FX 2800M has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 2800M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 192 KB (Quadro FX 4600) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 2800M) — the Quadro FX 2800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	Quadro FX 2800M
VRAM Capacity	0.75 GB	1 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 4600 draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 2800M's 189W — a 23% difference. The Quadro FX 4600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4600) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2800M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.