Quadro FX 1500
VS
Radeon HD 7350

Quadro FX 1500 vs Radeon HD 7350

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 1500

2008Core: 610 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 7350

2012Boost: 1250 MHz

Performance Spectrum - 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 1500 is positioned at rank 398 and the Radeon HD 7350 is on rank 254, so the Radeon HD 7350 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 1500

#383
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
61554%
#398
Quadro FX 1500
MSRP: $699|Avg: $30
100%
#399
Quadro 7000
MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300
100%
#400
Tesla M2070-Q
MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50
100%
#401
Quadro FX 3700
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500
96%
#402
Quadro FX 4700 X2
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15
96%
#403
GRID M10-0B
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000
92%
#404
GRID K340
MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57
83%
#406
Quadro FX 4600
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50
83%
#407
Quadro FX 5600
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50
75%
#409
Quadro FX 3500
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599
71%
#410
Quadro FX 1400
MSRP: $799|Avg: $30
67%
#411
GRID K1
MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120
67%
#413
GRID P4-1Q
MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185
50%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7350

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
1756%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1687%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1668%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1665%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1662%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1652%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1631%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1625%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1610%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1606%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1586%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1583%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
1554%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1554%
#239
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
1937%
#254
Radeon HD 7350
MSRP: $40|Avg: $10
100%
#255
GeForce GTX 285
MSRP: $359|Avg: $30
100%
#256
Radeon HD 7570
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
98%
#257
Radeon HD 6380G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
97%
#258
Radeon HD 4550
MSRP: $59|Avg: $15
97%
#259
RADEON HD7450
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
96%
#260
GeForce GT 330
MSRP: $99|Avg: $30
96%
#262
Radeon HD 7340G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
95%
#263
Radeon HD 8210E
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
94%
#264
Radeon 535DX
MSRP: $200|Avg: $40
94%
#266
GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
MSRP: $85|Avg: $15
92%
#267
GeForce GT 130
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
92%
#268
Radeon M535DX
MSRP: $200|Avg: $40
91%
#269
Radeon HD 7310G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 1500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7350 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightQuadro FX 1500Radeon HD 7350
Performance
Leading raw performance (+3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7350 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 191.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro FX 1500Radeon HD 7350
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+191.2%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)
More affordable ($10)

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 1500 and Radeon HD 7350

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 1500

The Quadro FX 1500 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: 170 points. Launch price was $3,499.

AMD

Radeon HD 7350

The Radeon HD 7350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 165 points. Launch price was $449.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 1500 scores 170 and the Radeon HD 7350 reaches 165 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7350 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1500) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7350). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1500) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7350).

FeatureQuadro FX 1500Radeon HD 7350
G3D Mark Score
170+3%
165
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
55 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
240
1792+647%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
2.867 TFLOPS+361%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
80
112+40%
L2 Cache
256 KB
768 KB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 1500Radeon HD 7350
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 1500 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7350 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7350 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 1500) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7350) — the Radeon HD 7350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 1500Radeon HD 7350
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
768 KB+200%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 1500 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 7350's 200W — a 5.7% difference. The Quadro FX 1500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1500) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7350). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureQuadro FX 1500Radeon HD 7350
TDP
189W-6%
200W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Perf/Watt
0.9+12%
0.8
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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 1500 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 7350 launched at $40 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 7350 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Quadro FX 1500) vs 16.5 (Radeon HD 7350) — the Radeon HD 7350 offers 189.5% better value. The Radeon HD 7350 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 1500Radeon HD 7350
MSRP
$699
$40-94%
Avg Price (30d)
$30
$10-67%
Performance per Dollar
5.7
16.5+189%
Codename
GT200B
Tahiti
Release
November 11 2008
January 31 2012
Ranking
#815
#454