Radeon Pro 450
VS
Quadro K4000

Radeon Pro 450 vs Quadro K4000

AMD

Radeon Pro 450

2016Core: 800 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro K4000

2013Core: 810 MHz

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K4000

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightRadeon Pro 450Quadro K4000
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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.

InsightRadeon Pro 450Quadro K4000
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+150.4%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($40)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 Pro 450 and Quadro K4000

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 450 scores 2,723 and the Quadro K4000 reaches 2,719 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 450 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro K4000 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon Pro 450) vs 768 (Quadro K4000). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450) vs 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000).

FeatureRadeon Pro 450Quadro K4000
G3D Mark Score
2,723
2,719
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Kepler
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
640
768+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.024 TFLOPS
1.244 TFLOPS+21%
ROPs
16
24+50%
TMUs
40
64+60%
L1 Cache
160 KB+150%
64 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+163%
0.38 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro 450Quadro K4000
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro 450 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K4000 has 3 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: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) vs 0.38 MB (Quadro K4000) — the Radeon Pro 450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro 450Quadro K4000
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
3 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+163%
0.38 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 450 draws 35W versus the Quadro K4000's 80W — a 78.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 450) vs 350W (Quadro K4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon Pro 450Quadro K4000
TDP
35W-56%
80W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
77.8+129%
34.0
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Quadro K4000 launched at $1269 and now averages $100. The Radeon Pro 450 costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.1 (Radeon Pro 450) vs 27.2 (Quadro K4000) — the Radeon Pro 450 offers 150.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 450 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureRadeon Pro 450Quadro K4000
MSRP
$0-100%
$1269
Avg Price (30d)
$40-60%
$100
Performance per Dollar
68.1+150%
27.2
Codename
Baffin
GK106
Release
October 30 2016
March 1 2013
Ranking
#612
#613