Radeon HD 8490 vs Quadro FX 3500
Radeon HD 8490
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Quadro FX 3500
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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 Radeon HD 8490 is positioned at rank 294 and the Quadro FX 3500 is on rank 408, so the Radeon HD 8490 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 8490
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8490 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8490 | Quadro FX 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8490 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8490 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $1,599), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 4434.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8490 | Quadro FX 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4434.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599) |
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 8490 and Quadro FX 3500
Radeon HD 8490
The Radeon HD 8490 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 263 points. Launch price was $249.
Quadro FX 3500
The Quadro FX 3500 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: 265 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8490 scores 263 and the Quadro FX 3500 reaches 265 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8490 is built on TeraScale while the Quadro FX 3500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 8490) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3500). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8490) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8490 | Quadro FX 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 263 | 265 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+233% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.36 TFLOPS+119% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8490 | Quadro FX 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8490 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3500 has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 8490 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8490 | Quadro FX 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8490 draws 190W versus the Quadro FX 3500's 189W — a 0.5% difference. The Quadro FX 3500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8490) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3500). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8490 | Quadro FX 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 1.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8490 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Quadro FX 3500 launched at $1599 and now averages $1599. The Radeon HD 8490 costs 97.8% less ($1564 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.5 (Radeon HD 8490) vs 0.2 (Quadro FX 3500) — the Radeon HD 8490 offers 3650% better value. The Radeon HD 8490 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8490 | Quadro FX 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-94% | $1599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-98% | $1599 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.5+3650% | 0.2 |
| Codename | RV790 | GT200B |
| Release | April 2 2009 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #762 | #815 |
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