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GeForce FX 5500 vs Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

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NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5500

2021Core: 1065 MHzBoost: 1320 MHz
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Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

2008Core: 610 MHz
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GeForce FX 5500 vs Quadro FX 500/600 PCI Performance Spectrum

GeForce FX 5500
0.25 GB 25
8
0.0%
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Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
4 GB 189
14
+75.0%
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brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
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brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
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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.

GeForce FX 5500 vs Quadro FX 500/600 PCI FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
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Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
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ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
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high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
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Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
low1 FPS
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Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
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ultra1 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
low1 FPS
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce FX 5500
low1 FPS
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Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
low1 FPS
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Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
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high1 FPS
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Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
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GeForce FX 5500 vs Quadro FX 500/600 PCI: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce FX 5500

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($37 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce FX 5500 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • ✅Draws 25W instead of 189W, a 164W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8 vs 14).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Older hardware, 256 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

2008

Why buy it

  • ✅+75% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 256 MB).
  • ✅Measures 168mm instead of 171mm, a 3mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2008 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $37 MSRP).
  • ❌656% higher power demand at 189W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 75% in PassMark G3D (14 vs 8), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce FX 5500 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 55nm and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2008. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce FX 5500 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro FX 500/600 PCI still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce FX 5500 vs Quadro FX 500/600 PCI Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5500

The GeForce FX 5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points.

NVIDIA

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 5500 scores 8 versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 14 — the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI leads by 75%. The GeForce FX 5500 is built on Rankine while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI uses Tesla 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce FX 5500) vs 240 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5500) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI).

FeatureGeForce FX 5500Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
G3D Mark Score
8
14+75%
Architecture
Rankine
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
1024+327%
240
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.703 TFLOPS+334%
0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
32
80+150%
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce FX 5500 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce FX 5500Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5500 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI carries 4 GB. Quadro FX 500/600 PCI gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce FX 5500 and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce FX 5500) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) — the GeForce FX 5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce FX 5500Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
4 GB+1500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5500) vs 9_0a (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce FX 5500Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
DirectX
9.0a
9_0a
Max Displays
2
2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5500 draws 25W versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 189W — a 153.3% difference. The GeForce FX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5500) vs 350W (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 171mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce FX 5500Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
TDP
25W-87%
189W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
171mm
168mm
Height
111mm
—
Slots
1
1
Temp (Load)
70°C
—
Perf/Watt
0.3+200%
0.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce FX 5500 came in at $37, while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI launched at $0. On MSRP, Quadro FX 500/600 PCI was 100+% cheaper ($37 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.2 (GeForce FX 5500) vs Infinity (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) — the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce FX 5500 (2021 vs 2008).

FeatureGeForce FX 5500Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
MSRP
$37
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
0.2
Infinity
Codename
TU117S
GT200B
Release
December 17 2021
November 11 2008
Ranking
#468
#815
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