Quadro FX 500/FX 600 vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Quadro FX 500/FX 600
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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 500/FX 600 is positioned at rank 425 and the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is on rank 384, so the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE 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 500/FX 600
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.3% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE.
| Insight | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+14.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 128.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+128.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 500/FX 600 and GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Quadro FX 500/FX 600
The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 15 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 650 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7 points. Launch price was $160.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 scores 8 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE's 7 — the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 leads by 14.3%. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE uses Fermi, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 288 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE).
| Feature | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8+14% | 7 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 288+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.7488 TFLOPS+20% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+67% | 48 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 500/FX 600 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 512 KB (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) — the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 draws 189W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE's 150W — a 23% difference. The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 150W-21% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 216mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE launched at $299 and now averages $30. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 0.2 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) — the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 offers 150% better value. The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $299-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.5+150% | 0.2 |
| Codename | GT200B | GF104 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | November 15 2010 |
| Ranking | #815 | #683 |
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