Quadro FX 2000 vs Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

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 2000 is positioned at rank #426 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 2000

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MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

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#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

100%

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MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 28.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro FX 2000	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+28.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-28.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+3100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 2000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 2000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $500), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1507.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 2000	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1507.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 2000 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 2000 and Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

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.

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI 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: 14 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 2000 scores 18 versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 14 — the Quadro FX 2000 leads by 28.6%. The Quadro FX 2000 is built on Fermi while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 2000) vs 240 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2000) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI).

Feature	Quadro FX 2000	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
G3D Mark Score	18+29%	14
Architecture	Fermi	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	192	240+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.48 TFLOPS	0.6221 TFLOPS+30%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 2000	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 2000 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers 3100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro FX 2000	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	4 GB+3100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 2000 draws 62W versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 189W — a 101.2% difference. The Quadro FX 2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 2000) vs 350W (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro FX 2000	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
TDP	62W-67%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.3+200%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 2000 launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI launched at $0 and now averages $500. The Quadro FX 2000 costs 92% less ($460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (Quadro FX 2000) vs 0.0 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) — the Quadro FX 2000 offers 100+% better value. The Quadro FX 2000 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).