Quadro 4000M vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro 4000M

2 GB 100

1,287

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

Shared System RAM 15

1,304

+1.3%

Radeon HD 7550M/7650M

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Quadro 4000M

2011

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌566.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 15W.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 100W, a 85W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quadro 4000M

2011

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

2020

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 100W, a 85W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌566.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U better than Quadro 4000M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,287 vs 1,304 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling, plus much lower power draw (15W vs 100W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro 4000M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $150 MSRP. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $150 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.3% higher G3D Mark. Quadro 4000M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Quadro 4000M make more sense than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U?

Yes. Quadro 4000M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U. The trade-off is that Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U currently gives you 1.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Quadro 4000M Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro 4000M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
1080p
low	41 FPS	59 FPS
medium	33 FPS	47 FPS
high	20 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	23 FPS	44 FPS
medium	17 FPS	35 FPS
high	9 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	29 FPS
medium	8 FPS	23 FPS
high	5 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro 4000M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
1080p
low	58 FPS	59 FPS
medium	46 FPS	47 FPS
high	39 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	43 FPS	44 FPS
medium	29 FPS	35 FPS
high	20 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	18 FPS	29 FPS
medium	11 FPS	23 FPS
high	9 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro 4000M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
1080p
low	58 FPS	59 FPS
medium	46 FPS	47 FPS
high	39 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	43 FPS	44 FPS
medium	35 FPS	35 FPS
high	29 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	29 FPS
medium	23 FPS	23 FPS
high	19 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	15 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro 4000M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
1080p
low	58 FPS	59 FPS
medium	46 FPS	47 FPS
high	39 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	14 FPS	44 FPS
medium	11 FPS	35 FPS
high	10 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	29 FPS
medium	7 FPS	23 FPS
high	6 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	15 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 4000M and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

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.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,304 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 4000M scores 1,287 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U reaches 1,304 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 4000M is built on Fermi while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 336 (Quadro 4000M) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U).

Feature	Quadro 4000M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
G3D Mark Score	1,287	1,304+1%
Architecture	Fermi	Vega
Process Node	40 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	336	512+52%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 4000M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 4000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U has 0 MB. The Quadro 4000M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Quadro 4000M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 4000M draws 100W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 4000M) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.