GeForce PCX 5900 vs Quadro FX 1100

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.

GeForce PCX 5900 vs Quadro FX 1100 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce PCX 5900 vs Quadro FX 1100: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce PCX 5900

2011

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌93.1% higher power demand at 365W vs 189W.

Quadro FX 1100

2008

Why buy it

✅Draws 189W instead of 365W, a 176W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2008 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro FX 1100 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 5.9% in PassMark G3D (36 vs 34), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce PCX 5900 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 40nm process instead of 55nm and a newer 2011 generation instead of 2008. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro FX 1100 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro FX 1100 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce PCX 5900 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce PCX 5900 vs Quadro FX 1100 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce PCX 5900

The GeForce PCX 5900 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 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: 34 points. Launch price was $699.

Quadro FX 1100

The Quadro FX 1100 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: 36 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce PCX 5900 scores 34 versus the Quadro FX 1100's 36 — the Quadro FX 1100 leads by 5.9%. The GeForce PCX 5900 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro FX 1100 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1100). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1100).

Feature	GeForce PCX 5900	Quadro FX 1100
G3D Mark Score	34	36+6%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	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)

The GeForce PCX 5900 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 1100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce PCX 5900	Quadro FX 1100
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 256 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce PCX 5900 and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 1100. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 1100) — the GeForce PCX 5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce PCX 5900	Quadro FX 1100
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 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 PCX 5900 draws 365W versus the Quadro FX 1100's 189W — a 63.5% difference. The Quadro FX 1100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1100). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce PCX 5900	Quadro FX 1100
TDP	365W	189W-48%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	190mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.2+100%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce PCX 5900 came in at $0, while the Quadro FX 1100 launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce PCX 5900) vs Infinity (Quadro FX 1100) — the Quadro FX 1100 offers NaN% better value. The newer card here is GeForce PCX 5900 (2011 vs 2008).

Feature	GeForce PCX 5900	Quadro FX 1100
MSRP	$0	$0
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	Infinity
Codename	GF110	GT200B
Release	March 24 2011	November 11 2008
Ranking	#555	#815

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