Quadro FX 3000 vs RADEON X700 PRO

Quadro FX 3000

2008Core: 610 MHz

RADEON X700 PRO

2023Core: 1287 MHzBoost: 2245 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

0.0%

GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

RADEON X700 PRO

260

+10.1%

Mobility Radeon X1350

MOBILITY RADEON X600

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

MOBILITY RADEON X700

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

Radeon R9 Fury

Radeon RX 5700

Radeon RX 6700

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON X700 PRO

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

17271%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

16593%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

16400%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

16371%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

16338%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

16245%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

16040%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

15981%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

15833%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

15790%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

15600%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

15567%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

15286%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

15276%

#343

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

19048%

#358

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

100%

#360

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

90%

#361

RADEON X800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $15

81%

#362

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

76%

#363

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

64%

#364

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

60%

#365

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

60%

#366

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

55%

#367

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

50%

#368

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

48%

#369

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

48%

#370

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

43%

#371

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

38%

#372

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

38%

#373

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

29%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON X700 PRO is significantly newer (2023 vs 2008). The RADEON X700 PRO likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON X700 PRO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3000.

Insight	Quadro FX 3000	RADEON X700 PRO
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+10.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 3000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $30 for the RADEON X700 PRO, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 81.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 3000	RADEON X700 PRO
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+81.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Quadro FX 3000 Benchmark Check

RADEON X700 PRO Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3000 and RADEON X700 PRO

Quadro FX 3000

The Quadro FX 3000 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: 69 points. Launch price was $3,499.

RADEON X700 PRO

The RADEON X700 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 27 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1287 MHz to 2245 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 76 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 3000 scores 69 versus the RADEON X700 PRO's 76 — the RADEON X700 PRO leads by 10.1%. The Quadro FX 3000 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the RADEON X700 PRO uses RDNA 3.0, both on 55 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3000) vs 5,120 (RADEON X700 PRO). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3000) vs 45.98 TFLOPS (RADEON X700 PRO).

Feature	Quadro FX 3000	RADEON X700 PRO
G3D Mark Score	69	76+10%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	55 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	240	5120+2033%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	45.98 TFLOPS+7291%
ROPs	32	160+400%
TMUs	80	320+300%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	6 MB+2300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 3000	RADEON X700 PRO
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)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3000) vs 6 MB (RADEON X700 PRO) — the RADEON X700 PRO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 3000	RADEON X700 PRO
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	6 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0a (Quadro FX 3000) vs 9_0b (RADEON X700 PRO). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro FX 3000	RADEON X700 PRO
DirectX	9_0a	9_0b
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3000 draws 189W versus the RADEON X700 PRO's 260W — a 31.6% difference. The Quadro FX 3000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3000) vs 350W (RADEON X700 PRO). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 170mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Quadro FX 3000	RADEON X700 PRO
TDP	189W-27%	260W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	1mm	170mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Perf/Watt	0.4+33%	0.3

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 3000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the RADEON X700 PRO launched at $179 and now averages $30. The Quadro FX 3000 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.6 (Quadro FX 3000) vs 2.5 (RADEON X700 PRO) — the Quadro FX 3000 offers 84% better value. The RADEON X700 PRO is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2008).