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Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is positioned at rank 164 and the Quadro 4000M is on rank 91, so the Quadro 4000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 4000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 4000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) and Quadro 4000M
Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 14 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.
Quadro 4000M
The Quadro 4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,287 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) scores 1,300 and the Quadro 4000M reaches 1,287 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is built on GCN while the Quadro 4000M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 336 (Quadro 4000M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,300+1% | 1,287 |
| Architecture | GCN | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+52% | 336 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 4000M has 2 GB. The Quadro 4000M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) draws 30W versus the Quadro 4000M's 100W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 350W (Quadro 4000M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-70% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 43.3+236% | 12.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $173 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | — |
| Codename | Kaveri Spectre | GF104 |
| Release | January 14 2014 | February 22 2011 |
| Ranking | #830 | #801 |
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