Quadro FX 1300 vs GeForce FX 5900ZT

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. The Quadro FX 1300 is positioned at rank #421 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 1300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5900ZT.

Insight	Quadro FX 1300	GeForce FX 5900ZT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 1300 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 1300 Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5900ZT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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 5900ZT

The GeForce FX 5900ZT 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: 33 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 1300 scores 34 and the GeForce FX 5900ZT reaches 33 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1300 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce FX 5900ZT uses Rankine, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1300) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900ZT). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1300) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900ZT).

Feature	Quadro FX 1300	GeForce FX 5900ZT
G3D Mark Score	34+3%	33
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 5900ZT
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 5900ZT) — the GeForce FX 5900ZT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 1300	GeForce FX 5900ZT
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 5900ZT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

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

Feature	Quadro FX 1300	GeForce FX 5900ZT
TDP	189W-48%	365W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	1mm	218mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	—	70
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 5900ZT launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce FX 5900ZT costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (Quadro FX 1300) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5900ZT) — the GeForce FX 5900ZT offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce FX 5900ZT is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).