Quadro FX 4800 vs GeForce 930M
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 GeForce 930M is on rank 153, so the GeForce 930M 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 GeForce 930M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 930M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 930M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 4800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 930M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 | GeForce 930M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 930M 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 4800 and GeForce 930M
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.
GeForce 930M
The GeForce 930M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,011 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 4800 scores 1,005 and the GeForce 930M reaches 1,011 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 930M uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4800) vs 384 (GeForce 930M). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4800) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 930M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | GeForce 930M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,005 | 1,011 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS+10% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 24+200% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1 MB+426% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | GeForce 930M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce 930M has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 4800 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 4800) vs 1 MB (GeForce 930M) — the GeForce 930M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | GeForce 930M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB+200% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1 MB+426% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 4800 draws 150W versus the GeForce 930M's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 930M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4800) vs 350W (GeForce 930M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | GeForce 930M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 33W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.7 | 30.6+357% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | GeForce 930M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1799 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | — |
| Codename | GT200B | GM108 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #884 | #880 |
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