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GeForce FX 5600 Ultra vs Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

2011Core: 823 MHz
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Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

2008Core: 610 MHz
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GeForce FX 5600 Ultra vs Quadro FX 500/600 PCI Performance Spectrum

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
0.125 GB 160
17
+21.4%
brand logoGeForce FX Go 5200
brand logoGeForce FX 5600XT
brand logoGeForce FX Go5300
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
4 GB 189
14
0.0%
brand logoGeForce FX 5200LE
brand logoGeForce FX Go 5200
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.

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra 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 5600 Ultra
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 5600 Ultra
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 5600 Ultra
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 5600 Ultra
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 5600 Ultra
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
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GeForce FX 5600 Ultra 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 5600 Ultra

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅+21.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 160W instead of 189W, a 29W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2011 hardware with 128 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌13.1% longer card at 190mm vs 168mm.

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

2008

Why buy it

  • ✅3100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 128 MB).
  • ✅Measures 168mm instead of 190mm, a 22mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14 vs 17).
  • ❌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 0.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
  • ❌18.1% higher power demand at 189W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 21.4% in PassMark G3D (17 vs 14), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 40nm process instead of 55nm and a newer 2011 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 5600 Ultra makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra vs Quadro FX 500/600 PCI Technical Specifications

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

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)

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra 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 5600 UltraQuadro 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 5600 Ultra has 128 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI carries 4 GB. Quadro FX 500/600 PCI gives you 3100% 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 5600 Ultra and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI. 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
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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

At launch, the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra came in at $199, while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI launched at $0. On MSRP, Quadro FX 500/600 PCI was 100+% cheaper ($199 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.1 (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) vs Infinity (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) — the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce FX 5600 Ultra (2011 vs 2008).

FeatureGeForce FX 5600 UltraQuadro FX 500/600 PCI
MSRP
$199
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
0.1
Infinity
Codename
GF114
GT200B
Release
January 25 2011
November 11 2008
Ranking
#580
#815
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