Quadro K4000 vs Radeon Pro 450
Quadro K4000
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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. The Quadro K4000 is positioned at rank #283 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K4000
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K4000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro K4000 | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $100), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 150.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K4000 | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+150.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 K4000 and Radeon Pro 450
Quadro K4000
The Quadro K4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points. Launch price was $1,269.
Radeon Pro 450
The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K4000 scores 2,719 and the Radeon Pro 450 reaches 2,723 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4000 is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro 450 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K4000) vs 640 (Radeon Pro 450). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450).
| Feature | Quadro K4000 | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,719 | 2,723 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+20% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.244 TFLOPS+21% | 1.024 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 160 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K4000 | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 K4000 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 450 has 2 GB. The Quadro K4000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (Quadro K4000) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K4000 | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K4000 draws 80W versus the Radeon Pro 450's 35W — a 78.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4000) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K4000 | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 35W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 34.0 | 77.8+129% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K4000 launched at $1269 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0 and now averages $40. The Radeon Pro 450 costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.2 (Quadro K4000) vs 68.1 (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 offers 150.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 450 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K4000 | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1269 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $40-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.2 | 68.1+150% |
| Codename | GK106 | Baffin |
| Release | March 1 2013 | October 30 2016 |
| Ranking | #613 | #612 |
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