GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
VS
Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra vs Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

2011Core: 823 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

2008Core: 610 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
160
17
+21.4%
brand logoGeForce FX 5500
brand logoGeForce FX 5600XT
brand logoGeForce 7000M
brand logoGeForce Go 6200
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
189
14
0.0%
brand logoGeForce FX 5200LE
brand logoGeForce FX 5500
brand logoGeForce FX 5600XT
brand logoGeForce FX 5200SE
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

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. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is positioned at rank #377 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 5600 Ultra

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
80600%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
77433%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
76533%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
76400%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
76244%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
75811%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
74856%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
74578%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
73889%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
73689%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
72800%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
72644%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
71333%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
71289%
#362
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
88889%
#377
GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
MSRP: $199|Avg: $20
100%
#378
GeForce FX 5900
MSRP: $399|Avg: $20
100%
#379
GeForce FX 5100
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
89%
#380
GeForce FX 5600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $10
78%
#381
GeForce FX 5600XT
MSRP: $129|Avg: $10
78%
#382
GeForce4 Ti 4200
MSRP: $199|Avg: $5
33%
#383
GeForce3 Ti 200
MSRP: $149|Avg: $49
33%
#384
GeForce4 Ti 4400
MSRP: $299|Avg: $49
22%
#385
GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
MSRP: $299|Avg: $30
22%
#386
GeForce4 MX 460
MSRP: $179|Avg: $15
22%
#387
GeForce4 Ti 4800
MSRP: $399|Avg: $40
22%
#388
GeForce4 Ti 4600
MSRP: $399|Avg: $40
22%
#389
RADEON 7500
MSRP: $199|Avg: $50
22%
#390
GeForce3 Ti 500
MSRP: $349|Avg: $49
11%
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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 21.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce FX 5600 UltraQuadro FX 500/600 PCI
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+21.4%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-21.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+3100%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2935.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce FX 5600 UltraQuadro FX 500/600 PCI
Cost Efficiency
✅Better overall value (+2935.7%)
❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($20)
⚠️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 5600 Ultra Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI Benchmark Check

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Path of Exile 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5600 Ultra and Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17 points. Launch price was $249.

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 5600 Ultra scores 17 versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 14 — the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra leads by 21.4%. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is built on Rankine while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 240 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Raw compute: 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI).

FeatureGeForce FX 5600 UltraQuadro FX 500/600 PCI
G3D Mark Score
17+21%
14
Architecture
Rankine
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
40 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
384+60%
240
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.263 TFLOPS+103%
0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
64
80+25%
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce FX 5600 UltraQuadro 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
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers 3100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) — the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce FX 5600 UltraQuadro FX 500/600 PCI
VRAM Capacity
0.125 GB
4 GB+3100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 9_0a (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce FX 5600 UltraQuadro FX 500/600 PCI
DirectX
9.0a
9_0a
Max Displays
2
2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra draws 160W versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 189W — a 16.6% difference. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 350W (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 190mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce FX 5600 UltraQuadro FX 500/600 PCI
TDP
160W-15%
189W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
190mm
168mm
Slots
1
1
Perf/Watt
0.1
0.1
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Value Analysis

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI launched at $0 and now averages $500. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra costs 96% less ($480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.8 (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs 0.0 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) — the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra offers 100+% better value. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).

FeatureGeForce FX 5600 UltraQuadro FX 500/600 PCI
MSRP
$199
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$20-96%
$500
Performance per Dollar
0.8
0.0
Codename
GF114
GT200B
Release
January 25 2011
November 11 2008
Ranking
#580
#815