GRID V100-8Q vs Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GRID V100-8Q is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The GRID V100-8Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID V100-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID V100-8Q	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+14.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-14.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI holds the technical lead. Priced at $500 (vs $10,000), it costs 95% less, resulting in a 1650% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID V100-8Q	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1650%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10,000)	✅More affordable ($500)

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

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID V100-8Q and Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

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.

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI 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: 14 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GRID V100-8Q scores 16 versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 14 — the GRID V100-8Q leads by 14.3%. The GRID V100-8Q is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (GRID V100-8Q) vs 240 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100-8Q) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI).

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
G3D Mark Score	16+14%	14
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	640+167%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS+169%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
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 Quadro FX 500/600 PCI has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID V100-8Q) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) — the GRID V100-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID V100-8Q draws 225W versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 189W — a 17.4% difference. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID V100-8Q) vs 350W (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
TDP	225W	189W-16%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
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 Quadro FX 500/600 PCI launched at $0 and now averages $500. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI costs 95% less ($9500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.0 (GRID V100-8Q) vs 0.0 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) — the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers 0% better value. The GRID V100-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).