Quadro FX 1300 vs GeForce FX 5900

Quadro FX 1300

2008Core: 610 MHz

GeForce FX 5900

2011Core: 607 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

+2.9%

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

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 FX 5900 is on rank 377, so the GeForce FX 5900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1300

#406

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

246217%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

100%

#422

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

100%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

83%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

67%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

33%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

17%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5900

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

80600%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

77433%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

76533%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

76400%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

76244%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

75811%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

74856%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

74578%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

73889%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

73689%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

72800%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

72644%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

71333%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

71289%

#361

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

88889%

#376

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

100%

#377

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

100%

#378

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

89%

#379

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

78%

#380

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

78%

#381

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

33%

#382

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

33%

#383

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

22%

#384

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

22%

#385

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

22%

#386

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

22%

#387

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

22%

#388

RADEON 7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

22%

#389

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

11%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce FX 5900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. 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 FX 5900
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+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	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 1300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 1300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 29.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 1300	GeForce FX 5900
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+29.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Quadro FX 1300 Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5900 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 1300 and GeForce FX 5900

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 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 1300 scores 34 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 1300 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 1300) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1300) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900).

Feature	Quadro FX 1300	GeForce FX 5900
G3D Mark Score	34	35+3%
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 1300	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 128 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 1300) vs 768 KB (GeForce FX 5900) — the GeForce FX 5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 1300	GeForce FX 5900
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	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 1300) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5900). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro FX 1300	GeForce FX 5900
DirectX	9_0a	9.0a
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 1300 draws 189W versus the GeForce FX 5900's 365W — a 63.5% difference. The Quadro FX 1300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1300) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5900). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 218mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Quadro FX 1300	GeForce FX 5900
TDP	189W-48%	365W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	1mm	218mm
Slots	1	1
Perf/Watt	0.2+100%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 1300 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce FX 5900 launched at $399 and now averages $20. The Quadro FX 1300 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (Quadro FX 1300) vs 1.8 (GeForce FX 5900) — the Quadro FX 1300 offers 27.8% better value. The GeForce FX 5900 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).