Quadro FX 4600 vs Radeon HD 8610G

Quadro FX 4600

2008Core: 602 MHz

Radeon HD 8610G

2013Core: 775 MHzBoost: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 4600

150

403

+0.5%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Radeon HD 8610G

401

0.0%

Radeon HD 7450

Radeon HD 5470

Radeon HD 2900 GT

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

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 Radeon HD 8610G is on rank 605, so the Quadro FX 4600 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 Radeon HD 8610G

#595

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4066%

#597

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3686%

#598

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3676%

#602

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3343%

#603

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3320%

#605

Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#606

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $60

98%

#607

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

97%

#608

GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#609

Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#610

GeForce 9800 GTX

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

96%

#611

Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

96%

#612

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

96%

#614

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#615

GeForce 9600 GSO

MSRP: $129|Avg: $25

94%

#616

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

93%

#617

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

93%

#618

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

93%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 4600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (768 MB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8610G.

Insight	Quadro FX 4600	Radeon HD 8610G
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 Quadro FX 4600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 4600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 201.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 4600	Radeon HD 8610G
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+201.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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

Radeon HD 8610G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 4600 and Radeon HD 8610G

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.

Radeon HD 8610G

The Radeon HD 8610G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 401 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 4600 scores 403 and the Radeon HD 8610G reaches 401 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4600 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8610G uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4600) vs 320 (Radeon HD 8610G). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4600) vs 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8610G).

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	Radeon HD 8610G
G3D Mark Score	403	401
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	320+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4623 TFLOPS	0.528 TFLOPS+14%
ROPs	24+200%	8
TMUs	64+220%	20
L2 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	Radeon HD 8610G
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)

The Quadro FX 4600 comes with 768 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8610G 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 128 KB (Radeon HD 8610G) — the Quadro FX 4600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	Radeon HD 8610G
VRAM Capacity	0.75 GB+50%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 4600 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 8610G's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 8610G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4600) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8610G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	Radeon HD 8610G
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	2.7	8.0+196%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 4600 launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 8610G launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Quadro FX 4600 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Quadro FX 4600) vs 2.7 (Radeon HD 8610G) — the Quadro FX 4600 offers 200% better value. The Radeon HD 8610G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).