Quadro FX 1800M vs Radeon R5 M315
Quadro FX 1800M
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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 1800M is positioned at rank 62 and the Radeon R5 M315 is on rank 571, so the Quadro FX 1800M 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 1800M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M315
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 M315 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The Radeon R5 M315 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1800M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M315 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 1800M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 M315 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 1800M and Radeon R5 M315
Quadro FX 1800M
The Quadro FX 1800M 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: 486 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon R5 M315
The Radeon R5 M315 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 489 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 1800M scores 486 and the Radeon R5 M315 reaches 489 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1800M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon R5 M315 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M315). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M315).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 486 | 489 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 320+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.6592 TFLOPS+6% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+300% | 20 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1800M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 M315 has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 1800M 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 1800M) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 M315) — the Quadro FX 1800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1800M draws 189W versus the Radeon R5 M315's 75W — a 86.4% difference. The Radeon R5 M315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M315). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 75W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6 | 6.5+150% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M315 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GT200B | Jet |
| Release | November 11 2008 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #815 | #922 |
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