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

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GRID V100-8Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz
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Quadro FX 500/FX 600

2008Core: 610 MHz
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GRID V100-8Q vs Quadro FX 500/FX 600 Performance Spectrum

GRID V100-8Q
0.5 GB 225
16
+100.0%
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Quadro FX 500/FX 600
4 GB 189
8
0.0%
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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.

GRID V100-8Q vs Quadro FX 500/FX 600: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID V100-8Q

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅+100% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    2127.2% HIGHER MSRP
    $10,000 MSRPvs$449 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($10,000 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
  • ❌19% higher power demand at 225W vs 189W.

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

2008

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $9,551 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 1013.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).
  • ✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).
  • ✅Draws 189W instead of 225W, a 36W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8 vs 16).
  • ❌2008 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GRID V100-8Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 100% in PassMark G3D (16 vs 8), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GRID V100-8Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 55nm and a newer 2016 generation instead of 2008. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro FX 500/FX 600 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $9,551 cheaper on MSRP at $449 vs $10,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1013.6% (0.0 vs 0.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GRID V100-8Q has the stronger long-term case.

GRID V100-8Q vs Quadro FX 500/FX 600 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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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.

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 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: 8 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/FX 600's 8 — the GRID V100-8Q leads by 100%. The GRID V100-8Q is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (GRID V100-8Q) vs 240 (Quadro FX 500/FX 600). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100-8Q) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/FX 600).

FeatureGRID V100-8QQuadro FX 500/FX 600
G3D Mark Score
16+100%
8
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)

FeatureGRID V100-8QQuadro FX 500/FX 600
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
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 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 carries 4 GB. Quadro FX 500/FX 600 gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID V100-8Q and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 500/FX 600. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID V100-8Q) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) — the GRID V100-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

FeatureGRID V100-8QQuadro FX 500/FX 600
TDP
225W
189W-16%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
0.1
0.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID V100-8Q came in at $10000, while the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 launched at $449. On MSRP, Quadro FX 500/FX 600 was 95.5% cheaper ($9551 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GRID V100-8Q) vs 0.0 (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) — the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 offers 0% better value. The newer card here is GRID V100-8Q (2016 vs 2008).

FeatureGRID V100-8QQuadro FX 500/FX 600
MSRP
$10000
$449-96%
Performance per Dollar
0.0
0.0
Codename
GM107
GT200B
Release
May 18 2016
November 11 2008
Ranking
#622
#815
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