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GeForce FX Go5650
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Quadro FX 2000
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce FX Go5650 is positioned at rank 334 and the Quadro FX 2000 is on rank 426, so the GeForce FX Go5650 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX Go5650
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 2000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce FX Go5650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce FX Go5650 | Quadro FX 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 2000 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 Go5650 and Quadro FX 2000
GeForce FX Go5650
The GeForce FX Go5650 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: 17 points. Launch price was $199.
Quadro FX 2000
The Quadro FX 2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 24 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX Go5650 scores 17 versus the Quadro FX 2000's 18 — the Quadro FX 2000 leads by 5.9%. The GeForce FX Go5650 is built on Rankine while the Quadro FX 2000 uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 192 (Quadro FX 2000). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2000).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | Quadro FX 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17 | 18+6% |
| Architecture | Rankine | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 336+75% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.089 TFLOPS+127% | 0.48 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+75% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+75% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | Quadro FX 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Go5650 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 2000 has 128 MB. The GeForce FX Go5650 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 2000) — the GeForce FX Go5650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | Quadro FX 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX Go5650 draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 2000's 62W — a 83% difference. The Quadro FX 2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX Go5650) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2000). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | Quadro FX 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 62W-59% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.3+200% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX Go5650 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce FX Go5650 | Quadro FX 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $3000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | GF114 | GF106 |
| Release | May 17 2011 | December 24 2010 |
| Ranking | #605 | #902 |
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