Quadro FX 1300 vs RADEON 9600 XT
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 RADEON 9600 XT is on rank 370, so the RADEON 9600 XT 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 RADEON 9600 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9600 XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The RADEON 9600 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1300 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9600 XT 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 Quadro FX 1300.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1300 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $15 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 2.9% better value per dollar than the Quadro FX 1300.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1300 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 RADEON 9600 XT
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.
RADEON 9600 XT
The RADEON 9600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 1300 scores 34 and the RADEON 9600 XT 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 RADEON 9600 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 55 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1300) vs 5,376 (RADEON 9600 XT). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1300) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9600 XT).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1300 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 34 | 35+3% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 5376+2140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+8175% |
| ROPs | 32 | 192+500% |
| TMUs | 80 | 336+320% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1300 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 1300 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9600 XT has 256 MB. The RADEON 9600 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 1300) vs 6 MB (RADEON 9600 XT) — the RADEON 9600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1300 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1300 draws 189W versus the RADEON 9600 XT's 300W — a 45.4% difference. The Quadro FX 1300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1300) vs 350W (RADEON 9600 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1300 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-37% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2+100% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 1300 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the RADEON 9600 XT launched at $199 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (Quadro FX 1300) vs 2.3 (RADEON 9600 XT) — the RADEON 9600 XT offers 0% better value. The RADEON 9600 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1300 | RADEON 9600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $199-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Codename | GT200B | Navi 31 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #815 | #21 |
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