Quadro FX 2500M vs Quadro FX 1700

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 2500M is positioned at rank 282 and the Quadro FX 1700 is on rank 395, so the Quadro FX 2500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 2500M

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

97%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

95%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

92%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

91%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

90%

#267

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6777%

#282

Quadro FX 2500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

98%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

97%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

95%

#289

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

95%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

94%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

93%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

91%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

90%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1700

#380

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

47655%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

100%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

97%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

87%

#398

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

77%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

77%

#400

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

77%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

74%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

74%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

71%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

65%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

65%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

58%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

55%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

52%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 2500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 1700.

Insight	Quadro FX 2500M	Quadro FX 1700
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 2500M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 2500M Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 1700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 2500M and Quadro FX 1700

Quadro FX 2500M

The Quadro FX 2500M 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: 218 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Quadro FX 1700

The Quadro FX 1700 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: 216 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 2500M scores 218 and the Quadro FX 1700 reaches 216 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 2500M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Quadro FX 1700 uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 2500M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1700). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2500M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1700).

Feature	Quadro FX 2500M	Quadro FX 1700
G3D Mark Score	218	216
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	55 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	240	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	80
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 2500M	Quadro FX 1700
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro FX 2500M	Quadro FX 1700
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
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 2500M draws 189W versus the Quadro FX 1700's 189W — a 0% difference. The Quadro FX 1700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 2500M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.