Quadro FX 1700 vs Radeon R3E

Quadro FX 1700

2008Core: 610 MHz

Radeon R3E

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 1700

189

216

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Radeon R3E

225

+4.2%

Radeon HD 7290M

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

Mobility Radeon HD 530v

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

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. The Quadro FX 1700 is positioned at rank #395 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 1700

#380

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

47655%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

100%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

97%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

87%

#398

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

77%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

77%

#400

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

77%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

74%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

74%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

71%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

65%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

65%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

58%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

55%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

52%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R3E is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon R3E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R3E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 1700.

Insight	Quadro FX 1700	Radeon R3E
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R3E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $500 for the Quadro FX 1700, it costs 90% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 962.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 1700	Radeon R3E
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+962.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($49)

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 1700 Benchmark Check

Radeon R3E Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 1700 and Radeon R3E

Quadro FX 1700

The Quadro FX 1700 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: 216 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Radeon R3E

The Radeon R3E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 225 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 1700 scores 216 and the Radeon R3E reaches 225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1700 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon R3E uses GCN 4.0, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1700) vs 512 (Radeon R3E). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1700) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3E).

Feature	Quadro FX 1700	Radeon R3E
G3D Mark Score	216	225+4%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	55 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	240	512+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	1.247 TFLOPS+100%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+150%	32
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 1700	Radeon R3E
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 1700) vs 512 KB (Radeon R3E) — the Radeon R3E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 1700	Radeon R3E
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10_0 (Quadro FX 1700) vs 12_0 (Radeon R3E). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	Quadro FX 1700	Radeon R3E
DirectX	10_0	12_0+20%
Max Displays	2	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 1700 draws 189W versus the Radeon R3E's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon R3E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1700) vs 350W (Radeon R3E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Quadro FX 1700	Radeon R3E
TDP	189W	50W-74%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	1mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Perf/Watt	1.1	4.5+309%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 1700 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R3E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon R3E costs 90.2% less ($451 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.4 (Quadro FX 1700) vs 4.6 (Radeon R3E) — the Radeon R3E offers 1050% better value. The Radeon R3E is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).