Quadro FX 3500 vs Radeon RX 6300
Quadro FX 3500
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Radeon RX 6300
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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 Quadro FX 3500 is positioned at rank 408 and the Radeon RX 6300 is on rank 14, so the Radeon RX 6300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3500
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 6300 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The Radeon RX 6300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1907.2% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3500.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1907.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1907.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+1500%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $1,599 for the Quadro FX 3500, it costs 97% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 80136.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+80136.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 Quadro FX 3500 and Radeon RX 6300
Quadro FX 3500
The Quadro FX 3500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 265 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon RX 6300
The Radeon RX 6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,319 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 3500 scores 265 versus the Radeon RX 6300's 5,319 — the Radeon RX 6300 leads by 1907.2%. The Quadro FX 3500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon RX 6300 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3500) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6300). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500) vs 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 265 | 5,319+1907% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 768+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 3.686 TFLOPS+493% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+67% | 48 |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro FX 3500 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 3500 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6300 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 6300 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 32-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3500) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6300) — the Radeon RX 6300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 4 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit+100% | 32-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3500 draws 189W versus the Radeon RX 6300's 35W — a 137.5% difference. The Radeon RX 6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3500) vs 300W (Radeon RX 6300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 35W-81% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 160mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 152.0+10757% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3500 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $1599, while the Radeon RX 6300 launched at $60 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 6300 costs 97.5% less ($1559 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (Quadro FX 3500) vs 133.0 (Radeon RX 6300) — the Radeon RX 6300 offers 66400% better value. The Radeon RX 6300 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1599 | $60-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1599 | $40-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.2 | 133.0+66400% |
| Codename | GT200B | Navi 24 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #815 | #379 |
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