GeForce FX 5900ZT vs Quadro FX 1000

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.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1000

#405

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

211043%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

100%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

86%

#422

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

86%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

71%

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RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

57%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

29%

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Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

14%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 1000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5900ZT.

Insight	GeForce FX 5900ZT	Quadro FX 1000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
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 (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 1000 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 5900ZT and Quadro FX 1000

GeForce FX 5900ZT

The GeForce FX 5900ZT 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: 33 points. Launch price was $699.

Quadro FX 1000

The Quadro FX 1000 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: 34 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce FX 5900ZT scores 33 and the Quadro FX 1000 reaches 34 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce FX 5900ZT is built on Rankine while the Quadro FX 1000 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1000). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1000).

Feature	GeForce FX 5900ZT	Quadro FX 1000
G3D Mark Score	33	34+3%
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 5900ZT	Quadro FX 1000
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)

Both cards feature 128 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 1000) — the GeForce FX 5900ZT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5900ZT	Quadro FX 1000
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5900ZT draws 365W versus the Quadro FX 1000's 189W — a 63.5% difference. The Quadro FX 1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1000). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce FX 5900ZT	Quadro FX 1000
TDP	365W	189W-48%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	218mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	70	—
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.2+100%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce FX 5900ZT launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Quadro FX 1000 launched at $500 and now averages $30. The GeForce FX 5900ZT costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs 1.1 (Quadro FX 1000) — the GeForce FX 5900ZT offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce FX 5900ZT is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).