Quadro FX 2000
VS
RADEON 9800 SE

Quadro FX 2000 vs RADEON 9800 SE

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 2000

2010Core: 625 MHz
VS
AMD

RADEON 9800 SE

2025Core: 1295 MHzBoost: 2900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. 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

#411
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1477300%
#426
Quadro FX 2000
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40
100%
#427
GRID V100-8Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000
0%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9800 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2010). The RADEON 9800 SE 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 RADEON 9800 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 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.

InsightQuadro FX 2000RADEON 9800 SE
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%)
Leading raw performance (+33.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON 9800 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $40 for the Quadro FX 2000, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 77.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro FX 2000RADEON 9800 SE
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+77.8%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)
More affordable ($30)

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 RADEON 9800 SE

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

RADEON 9800 SE

The RADEON 9800 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 2000 scores 18 versus the RADEON 9800 SE's 24 — the RADEON 9800 SE leads by 33.3%. The Quadro FX 2000 is built on Fermi while the RADEON 9800 SE uses RDNA 3.5, both on 40 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 2000) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9800 SE). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2000) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 SE).

FeatureQuadro FX 2000RADEON 9800 SE
G3D Mark Score
18
24+33%
Architecture
Fermi
RDNA 3.5
Process Node
40 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
192
2560+1233%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.48 TFLOPS
14.85 TFLOPS+2994%
ROPs
16
64+300%
TMUs
32
160+400%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
8 MB+3100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 2000RADEON 9800 SE
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 2000 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9800 SE has 256 MB. The RADEON 9800 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 2000) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9800 SE) — the RADEON 9800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 2000RADEON 9800 SE
VRAM Capacity
0.125 GB
0.25 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
8 MB+3100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 2000 draws 62W versus the RADEON 9800 SE's 55W — a 12% difference. The RADEON 9800 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 2000) vs 350W (RADEON 9800 SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

FeatureQuadro FX 2000RADEON 9800 SE
TDP
62W
55W-11%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Legacy
Perf/Watt
0.3
0.4+33%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 2000 launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the RADEON 9800 SE launched at $0 and now averages $30. The RADEON 9800 SE costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (Quadro FX 2000) vs 0.8 (RADEON 9800 SE) — the RADEON 9800 SE offers 60% better value. The RADEON 9800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2010).

FeatureQuadro FX 2000RADEON 9800 SE
MSRP
$3000
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$40
$30-25%
Performance per Dollar
0.5
0.8+60%
Codename
GF106
Strix Halo
Release
December 24 2010
January 6 2025
Ranking
#902
#98