Quadro FX 1300 vs GeForce 6500
Quadro FX 1300
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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 1300 is positioned at rank 421 and the GeForce 6500 is on rank 359, so the GeForce 6500 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 1300
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.8% 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 Quadro FX 1300.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1300 | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+11.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 6500 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 235.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1300 | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+235.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 1300 and GeForce 6500
Quadro FX 1300
The Quadro FX 1300 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.
GeForce 6500
The GeForce 6500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1058 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 1300 scores 34 versus the GeForce 6500's 38 — the GeForce 6500 leads by 11.8%. The Quadro FX 1300 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 6500 uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1300) vs 384 (GeForce 6500). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1300) vs 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce 6500).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1300 | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 34 | 38+12% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.8125 TFLOPS+31% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1300 | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1300 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6500 has 256 MB. The GeForce 6500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1300 | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0a (Quadro FX 1300) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6500). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1300 | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0a | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1300 draws 189W versus the GeForce 6500's 65W — a 97.6% difference. The GeForce 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1300) vs 350W (GeForce 6500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1300 | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 65W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 0.6+200% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 1300 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 6500 launched at $100 and now averages $5. The GeForce 6500 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (Quadro FX 1300) vs 7.6 (GeForce 6500) — the GeForce 6500 offers 230.4% better value. The GeForce 6500 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1300 | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $100-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.3 | 7.6+230% |
| Codename | GT200B | GK107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | September 6 2012 |
| Ranking | #815 | #719 |
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