Quadro FX 4800 vs FirePro V4900
Quadro FX 4800
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 4800 is positioned at rank 379 and the FirePro V4900 is on rank 212, so the FirePro V4900 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 4800
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V4900
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V4900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 4800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4800 | FirePro V4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| 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 (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V4900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V4900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $47 (vs $80), it costs 41% less, resulting in a 70.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4800 | FirePro V4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+70.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($47) |
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 4800 and FirePro V4900
Quadro FX 4800
The Quadro FX 4800 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: 1,005 points. Launch price was $1,799.
FirePro V4900
The FirePro V4900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,009 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 4800 scores 1,005 and the FirePro V4900 reaches 1,009 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the FirePro V4900 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4800) vs 480 (FirePro V4900). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4800) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro V4900).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | FirePro V4900 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,005 | 1,009 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 480+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS | 0.768 TFLOPS+66% |
| ROPs | 24+200% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | FirePro V4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 4800 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V4900 has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 4800 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 192 KB (Quadro FX 4800) vs 256 KB (FirePro V4900) — the FirePro V4900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | FirePro V4900 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB+50% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 4800 draws 150W versus the FirePro V4900's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The FirePro V4900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4800) vs 350W (FirePro V4900). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | FirePro V4900 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 163mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.7 | 13.5+101% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 4800 launched at $1799 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the FirePro V4900 launched at $200 and now averages $47. The FirePro V4900 costs 41.3% less ($33 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.6 (Quadro FX 4800) vs 21.5 (FirePro V4900) — the FirePro V4900 offers 70.6% better value. The FirePro V4900 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | FirePro V4900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1799 | $200-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $47-41% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.6 | 21.5+71% |
| Codename | GT200B | Turks |
| Release | November 11 2008 | November 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #884 | #882 |
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