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Quadro FX 1000
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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 Quadro FX 1000 is positioned at rank 420 and the Radeon X1200 is on rank 724, so the Quadro FX 1000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1200 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon X1200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X1200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1000 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon X1200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $30 for the Quadro FX 1000, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 94.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1000 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+94.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Quadro FX 1000 and Radeon X1200
Quadro FX 1000
The Quadro FX 1000 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: 34 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon X1200
The Radeon X1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 33 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 1000 scores 34 and the Radeon X1200 reaches 33 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1000 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon X1200 uses GCN 3.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1000) vs 384 (Radeon X1200). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1000) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon X1200).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1000 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 34+3% | 33 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.7864 TFLOPS+26% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1000 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 1000 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1200 has 512 MB. The Radeon X1200 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 1000) vs 128 KB (Radeon X1200) — the Quadro FX 1000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1000 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1000 draws 189W versus the Radeon X1200's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon X1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1000) vs 350W (Radeon X1200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1000 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 50W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 0.7+250% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 1000 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon X1200 launched at $80 and now averages $15. The Radeon X1200 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.1 (Quadro FX 1000) vs 2.2 (Radeon X1200) — the Radeon X1200 offers 100% better value. The Radeon X1200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1000 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $80-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.1 | 2.2+100% |
| Codename | GT200B | Polaris 24 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #815 | #898 |
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