GeForce FX 5100 vs Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

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. The GeForce FX 5100 is positioned at rank #379 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5100

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

90675%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

87113%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

86100%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

85950%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

85775%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

85288%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

84213%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

83900%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

83125%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

82900%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

81900%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

81725%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

80250%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

80200%

#364

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

100000%

#379

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#380

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

88%

#381

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

88%

#382

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

38%

#383

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

38%

#384

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

25%

#385

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

25%

#386

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

25%

#387

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

25%

#388

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

25%

#389

RADEON 7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

25%

#390

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

13%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce FX 5100 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2008). The GeForce FX 5100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 75% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5100.

Insight	GeForce FX 5100	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-75%)	✅Leading raw performance (+75%)
Longevity	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce FX 5100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $500 for the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI, it costs 98% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2757.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce FX 5100	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2757.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

GeForce FX 5100 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5100 and Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

GeForce FX 5100

The GeForce FX 5100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points. Launch price was $1,999.

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI 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: 14 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5100 scores 8 versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 14 — the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI leads by 75%. The GeForce FX 5100 is built on Rankine while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI uses Tesla 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX 5100) vs 240 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5100) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI).

Feature	GeForce FX 5100	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
G3D Mark Score	8	14+75%
Architecture	Rankine	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	21760+8967%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+16746%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	176+450%	32
TMUs	680+750%	80
L2 Cache	96 MB+38300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5100	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5100 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce FX 5100) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) — the GeForce FX 5100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5100	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB+38300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5100) vs 9_0a (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce FX 5100	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
DirectX	9.0a	9_0a
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5100 draws 575W versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 189W — a 101% difference. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5100) vs 350W (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce FX 5100	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
TDP	575W	189W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	168mm
Height	100mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	65	—
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce FX 5100 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI launched at $0 and now averages $500. The GeForce FX 5100 costs 98% less ($490 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.8 (GeForce FX 5100) vs 0.0 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) — the GeForce FX 5100 offers 100+% better value. The GeForce FX 5100 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2008).