Radeon HD 4850 vs Quadro 2000D
Radeon HD 4850
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Quadro 2000D
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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 Radeon HD 4850 is positioned at rank 237 and the Quadro 2000D is on rank 311, so the Radeon HD 4850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4850
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2000D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 2000D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4850.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 | Quadro 2000D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (246mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro 2000D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 2000D holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $199), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 415.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 | Quadro 2000D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+415.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) | ✅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 Radeon HD 4850 and Quadro 2000D
Radeon HD 4850
The Radeon HD 4850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 946 points. Launch price was $199.
Quadro 2000D
The Quadro 2000D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 980 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4850 scores 946 and the Quadro 2000D reaches 980 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4850 is built on TeraScale while the Quadro 2000D uses Fermi, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 192 (Quadro 2000D). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4850) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000D).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Quadro 2000D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 946 | 980+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Fermi |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+317% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS+108% | 0.48 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 256 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Quadro 2000D |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 4850 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2000D has 4 GB. The Quadro 2000D offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Quadro 2000D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4850 draws 110W versus the Quadro 2000D's 62W — a 55.8% difference. The Quadro 2000D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 4850) vs 350W (Quadro 2000D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Quadro 2000D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 62W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 246mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.6 | 15.8+84% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4850 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the Quadro 2000D launched at $599 and now averages $40. The Quadro 2000D costs 79.9% less ($159 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 24.5 (Quadro 2000D) — the Quadro 2000D offers 410.4% better value. The Quadro 2000D is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Quadro 2000D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-67% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $199 | $40-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.8 | 24.5+410% |
| Codename | RV770 | GF106 |
| Release | June 25 2008 | October 5 2011 |
| Ranking | #876 | #892 |
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