
GeForce FX Go5300 vs GRID V100-8Q

GeForce FX Go5300
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GRID V100-8Q
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Performance Spectrum - 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 Go5300 is positioned at rank #333 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 Go5300
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce FX Go5300 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The GeForce FX Go5300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID V100-8Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID V100-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 23.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX Go5300.
| Insight | GeForce FX Go5300 | GRID V100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-23.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+23.1%) |
| Longevity | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID V100-8Q 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 Go5300 and GRID V100-8Q

GeForce FX Go5300
The GeForce FX Go5300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points. Launch price was $1,999.

GRID V100-8Q
The GRID V100-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX Go5300 scores 13 versus the GRID V100-8Q's 16 — the GRID V100-8Q leads by 23.1%. The GeForce FX Go5300 is built on Rankine while the GRID V100-8Q uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX Go5300) vs 640 (GRID V100-8Q). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go5300) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100-8Q). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1306 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5300 | GRID V100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13 | 16+23% |
| Architecture | Rankine | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 21760+3300% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 104.8 TFLOPS+6168% | 1.672 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2407 MHz+84% | 1306 MHz |
| ROPs | 176+1000% | 16 |
| TMUs | 680+1600% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB+6771% | 0.31 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+4700% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5300 | GRID V100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce FX Go5300) vs 2 MB (GRID V100-8Q) — the GeForce FX Go5300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5300 | GRID V100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+4700% | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX Go5300 draws 575W versus the GRID V100-8Q's 225W — a 87.5% difference. The GRID V100-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX Go5300) vs 350W (GRID V100-8Q). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5300 | GRID V100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 225W-61% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX Go5300 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5300 | GRID V100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $10000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10000 |
| Codename | GB202 | GM107 |
| Release | January 30 2025 | May 18 2016 |
| Ranking | #3 | #622 |
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