GRID V100-8Q vs GeForce FX Go 5600

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 Go 5600

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2015%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1936%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1913%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1910%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1906%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1895%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1871%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1864%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1847%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1842%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1820%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1816%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1783%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1782%

#253

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2222%

#268

Radeon HD 6450

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

100%

#269

Radeon HD 7450A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

100%

#270

GeForce FX Go 5600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#271

Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#272

Radeon HD 6230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#273

Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

98%

#274

Radeon E6760

MSRP: $240|Avg: $79

98%

#276

Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

97%

#277

Radeon R4

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

#279

Radeon R7 A10-8750

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

95%

#280

Radeon HD 6410D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

94%

#282

Radeon HD 3850 AGP

MSRP: $130|Avg: $130

92%

#283

Radeon R9 M280X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce FX Go 5600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12.5% 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 Go 5600
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+12.5%)
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 (+1512.9%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX Go 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.

GRID V100-8Q Benchmark Check

GeForce FX Go 5600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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 Go 5600

The GeForce FX Go 5600 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: 18 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GRID V100-8Q scores 16 versus the GeForce FX Go 5600's 18 — the GeForce FX Go 5600 leads by 12.5%. The GRID V100-8Q is built on Maxwell while the GeForce FX Go 5600 uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GRID V100-8Q) vs 336 (GeForce FX Go 5600). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100-8Q) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go 5600).

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	GeForce FX Go 5600
G3D Mark Score	16	18+13%
Architecture	Maxwell	Rankine
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640+90%	336
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS+54%	1.089 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	56+40%
L1 Cache	320 KB	448 KB+40%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	GeForce FX Go 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID V100-8Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX Go 5600 has 32 MB. The GRID V100-8Q offers 1512.9% 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 Go 5600) — the GRID V100-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	GeForce FX Go 5600
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+1513%	0.031 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 Go 5600's 150W — a 40% difference. The GeForce FX Go 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID V100-8Q) vs 350W (GeForce FX Go 5600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.