Quadro FX 4800
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Quadro FX 4800

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

1,005

MSRP

$1799

AVG Price

$80

November 11 2008
150 Watt
Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)

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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro FX 4800 is positioned at rank #379 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Quadro FX 4800

#364
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
26380%
#379
Quadro FX 4800
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80
100%
#380
Tesla M2090
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40
100%
#381
GRID K2
MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80
95%
#382
GRID K180Q
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000
95%
#383
Quadro CX
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500
84%
#384
GRID P100-8Q
MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550
79%
#385
Quadro FX 550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $10
77%
#386
Quadro FX 350
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
77%
#387
GRID V100D-8Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000
75%
#388
Tesla M2070
MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50
75%
#389
GRID M10-0Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
71%
#390
Quadro FX 560
MSRP: $299|Avg: $15
68%
#391
GRID V100-2Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000
68%
#392
Quadro FX 5800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40
62%
#393
RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
57%
#394
FireStream 9170
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20
57%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro FX 4800 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 4800 scores 1,005 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) architecture (codename: GT200B), manufactured on a 55 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 192 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 64 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 24 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.4623 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationQuadro FX 4800
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score1,005
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTesla 2.0 (2007−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGT200B
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient55 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute192
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling64
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending24
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency602 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.4623 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second38.53 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count1,400 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#884
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 4800 is equipped with 1.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationQuadro FX 4800
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures1.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L2 Cache192 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

SpecificationQuadro FX 4800
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 4800 draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.

SpecificationQuadro FX 4800
TDPPower consumption under load150 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $80 (MSRP: $1799), the Quadro FX 4800 delivers 13 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #379 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #884 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationQuadro FX 4800
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$1799
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$80
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#379
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#884
Release DateNovember 11 2008
Release Year2008

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