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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 FX 5600 is on rank 380, so the GeForce FX 5600 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 FX 5600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 38.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce FX 5600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce FX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+38.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-38.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| 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 GeForce FX 5600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce FX 5600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $40), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 188.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce FX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+188.9%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 2000 and GeForce FX 5600
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 FX 5600
The GeForce FX 5600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 2000 scores 18 versus the GeForce FX 5600's 13 — the Quadro FX 2000 leads by 38.5%. The Quadro FX 2000 is built on Fermi while the GeForce FX 5600 uses Rankine, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 2000) vs 336 (GeForce FX 5600). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2000) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5600).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce FX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18+38% | 13 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Rankine |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 336+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.48 TFLOPS | 1.089 TFLOPS+127% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 56+75% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 448 KB+75% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce FX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FX 5600 has 256 MB. The GeForce FX 5600 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 2000) vs 512 KB (GeForce FX 5600) — the GeForce FX 5600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce FX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| 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 FX 5600's 150W — a 83% difference. The Quadro FX 2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 2000) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce FX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 62W-59% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 180mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3+200% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 2000 launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce FX 5600 launched at $200 and now averages $10. The GeForce FX 5600 costs 75% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (Quadro FX 2000) vs 1.3 (GeForce FX 5600) — the GeForce FX 5600 offers 160% better value. The GeForce FX 5600 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce FX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | $200-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $10-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.5 | 1.3+160% |
| Codename | GF106 | GF114 |
| Release | December 24 2010 | May 17 2011 |
| Ranking | #902 | #605 |
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