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Quadro FX 4800
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Radeon HD 8600/8700M
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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 Radeon HD 8600/8700M is on rank 390, so the Quadro FX 4800 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 Radeon HD 8600/8700M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| 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 (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8600/8700M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $80), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 173.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+173.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 Radeon HD 8600/8700M
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.
Radeon HD 8600/8700M
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,030 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 4800 scores 1,005 and the Radeon HD 8600/8700M reaches 1,030 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8600/8700M uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4800) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4800) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8600/8700M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,005 | 1,030+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 640+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+115% |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 4800 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8600/8700M has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 4800 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 192 KB (Quadro FX 4800) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) — the Radeon HD 8600/8700M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB+200% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 4800 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 8600/8700M's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4800) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 6.7 | 20.6+207% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M costs 62.5% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.6 (Quadro FX 4800) vs 34.3 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) — the Radeon HD 8600/8700M offers 172.2% better value. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1799 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $30-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.6 | 34.3+172% |
| Codename | GT200B | Venus |
| Release | November 11 2008 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #884 | #745 |
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