Quadro FX Go1400 vs GeForce 9450
Quadro FX Go1400
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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 Go1400 is positioned at rank 349 and the GeForce 9450 is on rank 690, so the Quadro FX Go1400 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 Go1400
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9450 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9450 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX Go1400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX Go1400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX Go1400 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| 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 (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9450 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 Go1400 and GeForce 9450
Quadro FX Go1400
The Quadro FX Go1400 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: 102 points. Launch price was $1,799.
GeForce 9450
The GeForce 9450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 105 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX Go1400 scores 102 and the GeForce 9450 reaches 105 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX Go1400 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 9450 uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX Go1400) vs 640 (GeForce 9450). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX Go1400) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9450).
| Feature | Quadro FX Go1400 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 102 | 105+3% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 640+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+183% |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 2 MB+953% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX Go1400 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Go1400 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9450 has 512 MB. The Quadro FX Go1400 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.19 MB (Quadro FX Go1400) vs 2 MB (GeForce 9450) — the GeForce 9450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX Go1400 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 2 MB+953% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX Go1400 draws 150W versus the GeForce 9450's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 9450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX Go1400) vs 350W (GeForce 9450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX Go1400 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 1.4+100% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9450 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX Go1400 | GeForce 9450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $25 |
| Codename | GT200B | GM107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | October 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #884 | #671 |
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