GRID V100-8Q vs GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

80600%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

77433%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

76533%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

76400%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

76244%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

75811%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

74856%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

74578%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

73889%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

73689%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

72800%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

72644%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

71333%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

71289%

#362

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

88889%

#377

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

100%

#378

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

100%

#379

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

89%

#380

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

78%

#381

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

78%

#382

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

33%

#383

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

33%

#384

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

22%

#385

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

22%

#386

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

22%

#387

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

22%

#388

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

22%

#389

RADEON 7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

22%

#390

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

11%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID V100-8Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID V100-8Q	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+6.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (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	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $10,000), it costs 100% less, resulting in a 53025% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID V100-8Q	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+53025%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10,000)	✅More affordable ($20)

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.

GRID V100-8Q Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID V100-8Q and GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

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.

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GRID V100-8Q scores 16 versus the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra's 17 — the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra leads by 6.3%. The GRID V100-8Q is built on Maxwell while the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GRID V100-8Q) vs 384 (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100-8Q) vs 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra).

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
G3D Mark Score	16	17+6%
Architecture	Maxwell	Rankine
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS+32%	1.263 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	64+60%
L1 Cache	320 KB	512 KB+60%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID V100-8Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra has 128 MB. The GRID V100-8Q offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID V100-8Q) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) — the GRID V100-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID V100-8Q draws 225W versus the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra's 160W — a 33.8% difference. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID V100-8Q) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
TDP	225W	160W-29%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	190mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.1

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Value Analysis

The GRID V100-8Q launched at $10000 MSRP and currently averages $10000, while the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra launched at $199 and now averages $20. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra costs 99.8% less ($9980 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.0 (GRID V100-8Q) vs 0.8 (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra offers 100+% better value. The GRID V100-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).