Quadro FX 350 vs RADEON X600XT

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 350

2008Core: 610 MHz
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AMD

RADEON X600XT

2020Core: 1825 MHzBoost: 2250 MHz
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Quadro FX 350 vs RADEON X600XT Performance Spectrum

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.

Quadro FX 350 vs RADEON X600XT FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Quadro FX 350 vs RADEON X600XT: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro FX 350

2008

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 189W instead of 300W, a 111W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2008 hardware with 128 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

RADEON X600XT

2020

Why buy it

  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 128 MB).
  • Quadro FX 350 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so RADEON X600XT is the less risky modern option long term.
  • More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
  • 58.7% higher power demand at 300W vs 189W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
RADEON X600XT is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 7% in PassMark G3D (92 vs 86), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
RADEON X600XT is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 128 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 7nm process instead of 55nm, and 80 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro FX 350 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro FX 350 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, RADEON X600XT has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro FX 350 vs RADEON X600XT Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

RADEON X600XT

The RADEON X600XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 92 points. Launch price was $999.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 350 scores 86 versus the RADEON X600XT's 92 — the RADEON X600XT leads by 7%. The Quadro FX 350 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the RADEON X600XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 350) vs 5,120 (RADEON X600XT). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 350) vs 23.04 TFLOPS (RADEON X600XT).

FeatureQuadro FX 350RADEON X600XT
G3D Mark Score
86
92+7%
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
55 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
240
5120+2033%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
23.04 TFLOPS+3604%
ROPs
32
128+300%
TMUs
80
320+300%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
4 MB+1500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 350RADEON X600XT
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 350 has 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X600XT carries 512 MB. RADEON X600XT gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Quadro FX 350 and 64-bit on the RADEON X600XT. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 350) vs 4 MB (RADEON X600XT) — the RADEON X600XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 350RADEON X600XT
VRAM Capacity
0.125 GB
0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
4 MB+1500%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 350 draws 189W versus the RADEON X600XT's 300W — a 45.4% difference. The Quadro FX 350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 350) vs 350W (RADEON X600XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

FeatureQuadro FX 350RADEON X600XT
TDP
189W-37%
300W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Legacy
Perf/Watt
0.5+67%
0.3
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Quadro FX 350 came in at $199, while the RADEON X600XT launched at $0. On MSRP, RADEON X600XT was 100+% cheaper ($199 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.4 (Quadro FX 350) vs Infinity (RADEON X600XT) — the RADEON X600XT offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is RADEON X600XT (2020 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 350RADEON X600XT
MSRP
$199
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
0.4
Infinity
Codename
GT200B
Navi 21
Release
November 11 2008
October 28 2020
Ranking
#815
#35

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