GRID K120Q vs Quadro FX 3500M
GRID K120Q
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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 GRID K120Q is positioned at rank 276 and the Quadro FX 3500M is on rank 95, so the Quadro FX 3500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K120Q
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3500M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K120Q.
| Insight | GRID K120Q | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| 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 Quadro FX 3500M 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 GRID K120Q and Quadro FX 3500M
GRID K120Q
The GRID K120Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 293 points. Launch price was $937.
Quadro FX 3500M
The Quadro FX 3500M 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: 306 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K120Q scores 293 and the Quadro FX 3500M reaches 306 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K120Q is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 3500M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K120Q) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3500M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500M).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 293 | 306+4% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+540% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS+268% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K120Q) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 3500M) — the GRID K120Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q) vs 9.0c (Quadro FX 3500M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+33% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 4.6+119% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q) vs None (Quadro FX 3500M). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs VP1. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K120Q) vs MPEG-2,WMV9 (Quadro FX 3500M).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1 | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | VP1 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,WMV9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K120Q draws 225W versus the Quadro FX 3500M's 189W — a 17.4% difference. The Quadro FX 3500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K120Q) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3500M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 189W-16% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3 | 1.6+23% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K120Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Quadro FX 3500M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $125 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | GT200B |
| Release | June 28 2013 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #589 | #815 |
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