Quadro FX 4800 vs Radeon R9 A375
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 Radeon R9 A375 is on rank 83, so the Radeon R9 A375 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 R9 A375
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R9 A375 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon R9 A375 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 Radeon R9 A375 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 R9 A375 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 A375 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 A375 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $80), it costs 39% less, resulting in a 66.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon R9 A375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($49) |
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 R9 A375
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 R9 A375
The Radeon R9 A375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1015 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,024 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 4800 scores 1,005 and the Radeon R9 A375 reaches 1,024 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon R9 A375 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4800) vs 640 (Radeon R9 A375).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon R9 A375 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,005 | 1,024+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 640+233% |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon R9 A375 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 A375 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.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon R9 A375 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB+200% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 4800 draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 A375's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R9 A375 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4800) vs 350W (Radeon R9 A375). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon R9 A375 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 30W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 6.7 | 34.1+409% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 4800 launched at $1799 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon R9 A375 launched at $49 and now averages $49. The Radeon R9 A375 costs 38.8% less ($31 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.6 (Quadro FX 4800) vs 20.9 (Radeon R9 A375) — the Radeon R9 A375 offers 65.9% better value. The Radeon R9 A375 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon R9 A375 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1799 | $49-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $49-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.6 | 20.9+66% |
| Codename | GT200B | Venus |
| Release | November 11 2008 | 2015 |
| Ranking | #884 | #877 |
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