GeForce FX 5900XT vs Quadro FX 350M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 350M

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 350M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5900XT.

Insight	GeForce FX 5900XT	Quadro FX 350M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+12.5%)
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 (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 350M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5900XT and Quadro FX 350M

GeForce FX 5900XT

The GeForce FX 5900XT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 40 points. Launch price was $699.

Quadro FX 350M

The Quadro FX 350M 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: 45 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5900XT scores 40 versus the Quadro FX 350M's 45 — the Quadro FX 350M leads by 12.5%. The GeForce FX 5900XT is built on Rankine while the Quadro FX 350M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900XT) vs 240 (Quadro FX 350M). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900XT) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 350M).

Feature	GeForce FX 5900XT	Quadro FX 350M
G3D Mark Score	40	45+13%
Architecture	Rankine	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	1024 ×2+327%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.244 TFLOPS ×2+100%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	48 ×2+50%	32
TMUs	64 ×2	80+25%
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5900XT	Quadro FX 350M
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 5900XT comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 350M has 256 MB. The Quadro FX 350M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce FX 5900XT) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 350M) — the GeForce FX 5900XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5900XT	Quadro FX 350M
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.25 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5900XT) vs 9.0c (Quadro FX 350M). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce FX 5900XT	Quadro FX 350M
DirectX	9.0a	9.0c
OpenGL	1.5	2.1+40%
Max Displays	1	1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5900XT draws 365W versus the Quadro FX 350M's 189W — a 63.5% difference. The Quadro FX 350M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5900XT) vs 350W (Quadro FX 350M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 218mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.