Quadro FX 1100 vs GeForce FX 5900XT

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce FX 5900XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 1100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro FX 1100	GeForce FX 5900XT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+11.1%)
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX 5900XT remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Quadro FX 1100 Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5900XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 1100 and GeForce FX 5900XT

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 5900XT

The GeForce FX 5900XT 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: 40 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 1100 scores 36 versus the GeForce FX 5900XT's 40 — the GeForce FX 5900XT leads by 11.1%. The Quadro FX 1100 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce FX 5900XT uses Rankine, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1100) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900XT). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1100) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900XT).

Feature	Quadro FX 1100	GeForce FX 5900XT
G3D Mark Score	36	40+11%
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 1100	GeForce FX 5900XT
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 Quadro FX 1100 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5900XT 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 5900XT) — the GeForce FX 5900XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 1100	GeForce FX 5900XT
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%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0a (Quadro FX 1100) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5900XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Quadro FX 1100	GeForce FX 5900XT
DirectX	9_0a	9.0a
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 1100 draws 189W versus the GeForce FX 5900XT's 365W — a 63.5% difference. The Quadro FX 1100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1100) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5900XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 190mm vs 218mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Quadro FX 1100	GeForce FX 5900XT
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

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 1100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce FX 5900XT launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce FX 5900XT costs 100+% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (Quadro FX 1100) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5900XT) — the GeForce FX 5900XT offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce FX 5900XT is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).