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GeForce FX Go 5600
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce FX Go 5600 is positioned at rank #270 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX Go 5600
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX Go 5600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 28.6% 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.
| Insight | GeForce FX Go 5600 | Quadro FX 500/600 PCI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+28.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-28.6%) |
| 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 (+12803.2%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX Go 5600 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX Go 5600 and Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
GeForce FX Go 5600
The GeForce FX Go 5600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18 points. Launch price was $199.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX Go 5600 scores 18 versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 14 — the GeForce FX Go 5600 leads by 28.6%. The GeForce FX Go 5600 is built on Rankine while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce FX Go 5600) vs 240 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go 5600) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go 5600 | Quadro FX 500/600 PCI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18+29% | 14 |
| Architecture | Rankine | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 336+40% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.089 TFLOPS+75% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 80+43% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX Go 5600 | Quadro 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 Go 5600 comes with 32 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers 12803.2% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce FX Go 5600) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) — the GeForce FX Go 5600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go 5600 | Quadro FX 500/600 PCI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.031 GB | 4 GB+12803% |
| 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 Go 5600) vs 9_0a (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go 5600 | Quadro FX 500/600 PCI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 9_0a |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX Go 5600 draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 189W — a 23% difference. The GeForce FX Go 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX Go 5600) vs 350W (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go 5600 | Quadro FX 500/600 PCI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-21% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX Go 5600 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go 5600 | Quadro FX 500/600 PCI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $500 |
| Codename | GF114 | GT200B |
| Release | May 17 2011 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #605 | #815 |
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