Quadro FX 1100 vs GeForce FX 5900
Quadro FX 1100
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5900.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1100 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce FX 5900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce FX 5900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2330.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1100 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2330.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 1100 and GeForce FX 5900
Quadro FX 1100
The Quadro FX 1100 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: 36 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce FX 5900
The GeForce FX 5900 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 1100 scores 36 and the GeForce FX 5900 reaches 35 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1100 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce FX 5900 uses Rankine, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1100) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1100) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1100 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 36+3% | 35 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Rankine |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1024 ×2+327% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.244 TFLOPS ×2+100% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48 ×2+50% |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 ×2 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1100 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 1100 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5900 has 128 MB. The Quadro FX 1100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 1100) vs 768 KB (GeForce FX 5900) — the GeForce FX 5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1100 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0a (Quadro FX 1100) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5900). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1100 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0a | 9.0a |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1100 draws 189W versus the GeForce FX 5900's 365W — a 63.5% difference. The Quadro FX 1100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1100) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5900). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 190mm vs 218mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1100 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-48% | 365W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 190mm | 218mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2+100% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 1100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce FX 5900 launched at $399 and now averages $20. The GeForce FX 5900 costs 96% less ($480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (Quadro FX 1100) vs 1.8 (GeForce FX 5900) — the GeForce FX 5900 offers 1700% better value. The GeForce FX 5900 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1100 | GeForce FX 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $20-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 1.8+1700% |
| Codename | GT200B | GF110 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #815 | #555 |
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