Quadro FX 3500 vs Radeon R5 A6-8500P
Quadro FX 3500
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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 R5 A6-8500P is on rank 203, so the Radeon R5 A6-8500P 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 R5 A6-8500P
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is significantly newer (2020 vs 2008). The Radeon R5 A6-8500P 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 R5 A6-8500P is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 121.5% 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 3500.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-121.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+121.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $1,599 for the Quadro FX 3500, it costs 97% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 6983.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6983.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3500 and Radeon R5 A6-8500P
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 R5 A6-8500P
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 587 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 3500 scores 265 versus the Radeon R5 A6-8500P's 587 — the Radeon R5 A6-8500P leads by 121.5%. The Quadro FX 3500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon R5 A6-8500P uses RDNA 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3500) vs 3,840 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A6-8500P).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 265 | 587+122% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 3840+1500% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 16.17 TFLOPS+2499% |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 80 | 240+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| 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 R5 A6-8500P has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3500) vs 4 MB (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) — the Radeon R5 A6-8500P has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3500 draws 189W versus the Radeon R5 A6-8500P's 250W — a 27.8% difference. The Quadro FX 3500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3500) vs 350W (Radeon R5 A6-8500P). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-24% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 2.3+64% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3500 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $1599, while the Radeon R5 A6-8500P launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P costs 96.9% less ($1549 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (Quadro FX 3500) vs 11.7 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) — the Radeon R5 A6-8500P offers 5750% better value. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon R5 A6-8500P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1599 | $100-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1599 | $50-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.2 | 11.7+5750% |
| Codename | GT200B | Navi 21 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #815 | #65 |
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