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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 Ultra is on rank 377, so the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra 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 Ultra
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra.
| Insight | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 88.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+88.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 Ultra
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 Ultra
The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 2000 scores 18 versus the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra's 17 — the Quadro FX 2000 leads by 5.9%. The Quadro FX 2000 is built on Fermi while the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra uses Rankine, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 2000) vs 384 (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2000) vs 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18+6% | 17 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Rankine |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.48 TFLOPS | 1.263 TFLOPS+163% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 128 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 2000) vs 512 KB (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.125 GB |
| 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 Ultra's 160W — a 88.3% difference. The Quadro FX 2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 2000) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 62W-61% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 190mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| 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 Ultra launched at $199 and now averages $20. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (Quadro FX 2000) vs 0.8 (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra offers 60% better value. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GeForce FX 5600 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | $199-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $20-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.5 | 0.8+60% |
| Codename | GF106 | GF114 |
| Release | December 24 2010 | January 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #902 | #580 |
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