Mobility Radeon X1700 vs Quadro FX 560
Mobility Radeon X1700
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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.
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. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is positioned at rank 631 and the Quadro FX 560 is on rank 390, so the Quadro FX 560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X1700
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 560
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon X1700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 560 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 8.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+8.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon X1700 and Quadro FX 560
Mobility Radeon X1700
The Mobility Radeon X1700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 105 points.
Quadro FX 560
The Quadro FX 560 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: 114 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon X1700 scores 105 versus the Quadro FX 560's 114 — the Quadro FX 560 leads by 8.6%. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 560 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 240 (Quadro FX 560). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 560).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 105 | 114+9% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+233% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+80% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon X1700 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 560 has 128 MB. The Mobility Radeon X1700 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 9_0c (Quadro FX 560). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9_0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon X1700 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 560's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 350W (Quadro FX 560). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-74% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1+250% | 0.6 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon X1700 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 560 launched at $299 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Mobility Radeon X1700) vs 7.6 (Quadro FX 560) — the Quadro FX 560 offers 8.6% better value. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon X1700 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-84% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0 | 7.6+9% |
| Codename | Broadway | GT200B |
| Release | January 7 2010 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #846 | #815 |
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