Radeon HD 6700M vs Quadro FX 4800
Radeon HD 6700M
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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 6700M is positioned at rank 366 and the Quadro FX 4800 is on rank 379, so the Radeon HD 6700M 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 6700M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 4800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 4800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6700M | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6700M 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 Radeon HD 6700M and Quadro FX 4800
Radeon HD 6700M
The Radeon HD 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,017 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6700M scores 1,017 and the Quadro FX 4800 reaches 1,005 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6700M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 4800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6700M) vs 192 (Quadro FX 4800). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6700M) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4800).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6700M | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,017+1% | 1,005 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+400% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+183% | 0.4623 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 48 | 64+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6700M | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6700M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 4800 has 2 GB. The Quadro FX 4800 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6700M) vs 192 KB (Quadro FX 4800) — the Radeon HD 6700M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6700M | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1.5 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6700M draws 75W versus the Quadro FX 4800's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 6700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6700M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6700M | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 13.6+103% | 6.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6700M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6700M | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $80 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | GT200B |
| Release | January 4 2011 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #654 | #884 |
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