GeForce GTS 250M vs Quadro FX 5600
GeForce GTS 250M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTS 250M is positioned at rank 84 and the Quadro FX 5600 is on rank 407, so the GeForce GTS 250M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 250M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 5600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 5600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTS 250M.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 250M | Quadro FX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 250M and Quadro FX 5600
GeForce GTS 250M
The GeForce GTS 250M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 520 points. Launch price was $129.
Quadro FX 5600
The Quadro FX 5600 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: 525 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 250M scores 520 and the Quadro FX 5600 reaches 525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 250M is built on Fermi while the Quadro FX 5600 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 5600). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5600).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Quadro FX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 520 | 525 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 240+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 0.6221 TFLOPS+3% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Quadro FX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GTS 250M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 5600 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 5600 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Quadro FX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 250M draws 106W versus the Quadro FX 5600's 189W — a 56.3% difference. The GeForce GTS 250M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 5600). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Quadro FX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W-44% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9+75% | 2.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 250M is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Quadro FX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GF106 | GT200B |
| Release | September 13 2010 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #791 | #815 |
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