GeForce 7000M vs Quadro FX 500/FX 600
GeForce 7000M
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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 GeForce 7000M is positioned at rank 735 and the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is on rank 425, so the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7000M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 500/FX 600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 7000M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 7000M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 62.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 7000M | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+62.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-62.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+1500%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 7000M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GeForce 7000M and Quadro FX 500/FX 600
GeForce 7000M
The GeForce 7000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points.
Quadro FX 500/FX 600
The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 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: 8 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7000M scores 13 versus the Quadro FX 500/FX 600's 8 — the GeForce 7000M leads by 62.5%. The GeForce 7000M is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 7000M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 500/FX 600). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 7000M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/FX 600).
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13+63% | 8 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS+45% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 7000M comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 7000M) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) — the GeForce 7000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 4 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7000M draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 500/FX 600's 189W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 7000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7000M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 500/FX 600). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-83% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GM108 | GT200B |
| Release | March 13 2015 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #847 | #815 |
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