GRID V100-8Q vs GeForce FX Go5650

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 Go5650

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

8534%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

8199%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

8104%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

8089%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

8073%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

8027%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

7926%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

7896%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

7824%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

7802%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

7708%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

7692%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

7553%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

7548%

#318

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

9412%

#333

RADEON X550

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#334

GeForce FX Go5650

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#335

Radeon X1650 Pro

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#336

Radeon HD 8350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $39

96%

#338

Radeon X1950 GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $49

89%

#339

GeForce 6600 GT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

85%

#340

RADEON X600 PRO

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

80%

#341

Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

78%

#342

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

74%

#344

RADEON X800 GTO

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

68%

#345

Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

68%

#346

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

68%

#347

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

67%

#348

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce FX Go5650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID V100-8Q.

Insight	GRID V100-8Q	GeForce FX Go5650
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	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX Go5650 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 Go5650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID V100-8Q and GeForce FX Go5650

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 Go5650

The GeForce FX Go5650 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: 17 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GRID V100-8Q scores 16 versus the GeForce FX Go5650's 17 — the GeForce FX Go5650 leads by 6.3%. The GRID V100-8Q is built on Maxwell while the GeForce FX Go5650 uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GRID V100-8Q) vs 336 (GeForce FX Go5650). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100-8Q) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go5650).

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	GeForce FX Go5650
G3D Mark Score	16	17+6%
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 Go5650
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID V100-8Q) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce FX Go5650) — the GRID V100-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	GeForce FX Go5650
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 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 Go5650's 150W — a 40% difference. The GeForce FX Go5650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID V100-8Q) vs 350W (GeForce FX Go5650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.