Quadro FX 350 vs GeForce 9100M G
Quadro FX 350
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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 350 is positioned at rank 385 and the GeForce 9100M G is on rank 598, so the Quadro FX 350 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 350
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9100M G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9100M G is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9100M G likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 350 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9100M G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 350 | GeForce 9100M G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9100M G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9100M G holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 44.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 350 | GeForce 9100M G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+44.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 350 and GeForce 9100M G
Quadro FX 350
The Quadro FX 350 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: 86 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce 9100M G
The GeForce 9100M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 83 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 350 scores 86 and the GeForce 9100M G reaches 83 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 350 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 9100M G uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 350) vs 384 (GeForce 9100M G). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 350) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 9100M G).
| Feature | Quadro FX 350 | GeForce 9100M G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 86+4% | 83 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.9032 TFLOPS+45% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 350 | GeForce 9100M G |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro FX 350 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9100M G has 512 MB. The GeForce 9100M G offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 350) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9100M G) — the GeForce 9100M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 350 | GeForce 9100M G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 350 draws 189W versus the GeForce 9100M G's 33W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 9100M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 350) vs 350W (GeForce 9100M G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 350 | GeForce 9100M G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 33W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 2.5+400% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 350 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9100M G launched at $30 and now averages $10. The GeForce 9100M G costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Quadro FX 350) vs 8.3 (GeForce 9100M G) — the GeForce 9100M G offers 45.6% better value. The GeForce 9100M G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 350 | GeForce 9100M G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $30-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 8.3+46% |
| Codename | GT200B | GM108 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #815 | #847 |
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