Radeon X1950 GT vs Quadro FX 3400/4400

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 X1950 GT is positioned at rank 339 and the Quadro FX 3400/4400 is on rank 421, so the Radeon X1950 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1950 GT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

9545%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

9170%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

9063%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

9047%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

9029%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

8978%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

8864%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

8832%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

8750%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

8726%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

8621%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

8603%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

8447%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

8442%

#324

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

10526%

#339

Radeon X1950 GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $49

100%

#340

GeForce 6600 GT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

95%

#341

RADEON X600 PRO

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

89%

#342

Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

87%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

83%

#345

Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

76%

#346

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

76%

#347

RADEON X800 GTO

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

76%

#348

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

75%

#349

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

71%

#351

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

68%

#352

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

66%

#353

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

66%

#354

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3400/4400

#405

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

246217%

#420

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

100%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

100%

#422

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

83%

#423

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

67%

#424

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

33%

#425

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

17%

#426

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon X1950 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The Radeon X1950 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon X1950 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3400/4400.

Insight	Radeon X1950 GT	Quadro FX 3400/4400
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon X1950 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $50 for the Quadro FX 3400/4400, it costs 2% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon X1950 GT	Quadro FX 3400/4400
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

Radeon X1950 GT Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 3400/4400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1950 GT and Quadro FX 3400/4400

Radeon X1950 GT

The Radeon X1950 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $1,099.

Quadro FX 3400/4400

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 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: 104 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon X1950 GT scores 106 and the Quadro FX 3400/4400 reaches 104 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1950 GT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro FX 3400/4400 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 192 (Quadro FX 3400/4400). Raw compute: 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3400/4400).

Feature	Radeon X1950 GT	Quadro FX 3400/4400
G3D Mark Score	106+2%	104
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	5120+2567%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	23.8 TFLOPS+5048%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	128+433%	24
TMUs	320+400%	64
L2 Cache	4 MB+2005%	0.19 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1950 GT	Quadro FX 3400/4400
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 X1950 GT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3400/4400 has 256 MB. The Radeon X1950 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 3400/4400) — the Radeon X1950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon X1950 GT	Quadro FX 3400/4400
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+2005%	0.19 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1950 GT draws 335W versus the Quadro FX 3400/4400's 150W — a 76.3% difference. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3400/4400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon X1950 GT	Quadro FX 3400/4400
TDP	335W	150W-55%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	230mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	0.3	0.7+133%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1950 GT launched at $140 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Quadro FX 3400/4400 launched at $1799 and now averages $50. The Radeon X1950 GT costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.2 (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 2.1 (Quadro FX 3400/4400) — the Radeon X1950 GT offers 4.8% better value. The Radeon X1950 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).