Quadro FX 4600

Workstation GPU

Tesla Quadro FX Creator Workstation Desktop GDDR3 2007 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Workstation GPU
Architecture: Tesla
Series: Quadro FX
GPU Die: G80
Launch Date: 2007-03-05
CUDA Cores: 96
TMUs: 24
ROPs: 24
Memory: 768 MB GDDR3
Bus Width: 384-bit
TDP/TBP: 134 W
Rec. PSU: 300 W
Interface: PCIe 1.0 x16
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Workstation GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA Quadro FX 4600
GPU Codename	G80
Architecture	Tesla
Launch Date	2007-03-05
Market Segment Notes	Workstation, Creator in Quadro FX
Core Specs
GPU Die	G80
Chip Variant / Package	BGA-1449
Process Node	TSMC 90 nm
Transistor Count	0.68 billion
Die Size	484 mm²
CUDA Cores	96
SM Count	12
TMUs	24
ROPs	24
Base Clock	500 MHz
Boost Clock	500 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	12 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	24 GT/s
FP32 Throughput	0.23 TFLOPS
Memory
Memory Size	768 MB
Memory Type	GDDR3
Memory Bus Width	384-bit
Memory Clock	700 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	67.2 GB/s
L2 Cache	MB
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	134 W
Recommended PSU	300 W
Power Connectors	1x 6-pin
Interface	PCIe 1.0 x16
Display Outputs	2x DVI, 1x S-Video
Slot Width	Dual-slot, 229 mm length
Card Length	229 mm
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Software
CUDA Compute Capability	1.0
Shader Model	4.0
DirectX Support	DirectX 10.0
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 3.3
OpenCL Support	OpenCL 1.0
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

Quadro FX 4600 is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the Quadro FX family. It is listed with Tesla architecture and G80 silicon.

Key reference data: 96 CUDA cores/shaders, 768 MB GDDR3 memory, 384-bit memory bus, 134 W board power class.

Workstation cards should be checked against driver branch, application certification, memory capacity, and display output requirements.

Why It Mattered

Quadro FX 4600 represents the professional side of Quadro FX and the Tesla generation around 2007. Certified-driver workflows, VRAM configuration, display outputs, and OEM workstation compatibility are the main historical reasons to track it separately from consumer GeForce models.

Collector Notes

For archival use, record the OEM or board-partner part number, bracket height, cooler type, memory configuration, display-output adapter or breakout cable, firmware, certified-driver branch, and the workstation model where the card was used.

Used-Market Caution

Before buying used, confirm bracket height, display adapters, mini-DP or DMS breakout cables, fan condition, VRAM errors, driver branch support, OEM firmware quirks, and whether the card needs workstation-specific airflow or auxiliary power.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-20

This entry is still being source-checked.

Specifications are currently based on reference/spec-dump sources. Historical notes require additional source review.

Data confidence and source status

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Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Independent reference sources

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Derived datasets and spec dumps

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Overview

Why It Mattered

Collector Notes

Used-Market Caution

Known Issues

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Independent reference sources

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