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Quadro FX 2000
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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 2000 is positioned at rank 426 and the GeForce 6150 is on rank 713, so the Quadro FX 2000 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 2000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6150
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 6150 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce 6150 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 2000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 22.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 2000.
| Insight | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-22.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+22.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6150 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 6150 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $40), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 388.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+388.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 2000 and GeForce 6150
Quadro FX 2000
The Quadro FX 2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 24 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18 points. Launch price was $599.
GeForce 6150
The GeForce 6150 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 2000 scores 18 versus the GeForce 6150's 22 — the GeForce 6150 leads by 22.2%. The Quadro FX 2000 is built on Fermi while the GeForce 6150 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 2000) vs 384 (GeForce 6150). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2000) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6150).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18 | 22+22% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.48 TFLOPS | 0.7972 TFLOPS+66% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+78% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 2000 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6150 has 512 MB. The GeForce 6150 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 2000) vs 512 KB (GeForce 6150) — the GeForce 6150 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 2000 draws 62W versus the GeForce 6150's 10W — a 144.4% difference. The GeForce 6150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 2000) vs 350W (GeForce 6150). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 62W | 10W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 60 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 2.2+633% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 2000 launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 6150 launched at $30 and now averages $10. The GeForce 6150 costs 75% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (Quadro FX 2000) vs 2.2 (GeForce 6150) — the GeForce 6150 offers 340% better value. The GeForce 6150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce 6150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | $30-99% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $10-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.5 | 2.2+340% |
| Codename | GF106 | GP108 |
| Release | December 24 2010 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #902 | #657 |
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