Quadro FX 3500 vs Radeon HD 8330E
Quadro FX 3500
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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 3500 is positioned at rank 408 and the Radeon HD 8330E is on rank 145, so the Radeon HD 8330E 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 3500
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8330E
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8330E offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon HD 8330E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8330E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8330E holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $1,599), it costs 100% less, resulting in a 31518% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon HD 8330E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31518%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 3500 and Radeon HD 8330E
Quadro FX 3500
The Quadro FX 3500 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: 265 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon HD 8330E
The Radeon HD 8330E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 262 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3500 scores 265 and the Radeon HD 8330E reaches 262 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8330E uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3500) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 8330E). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8330E).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon HD 8330E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 265+1% | 262 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1120+367% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.792 TFLOPS+188% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+43% | 56 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon HD 8330E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 3500 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8330E has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 8330E offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 3500) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8330E) — the Radeon HD 8330E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon HD 8330E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3500 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 8330E's 175W — a 7.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8330E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3500) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8330E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon HD 8330E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 175W-7% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 1.5+7% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3500 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $1599, while the Radeon HD 8330E launched at $30 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 8330E costs 99.7% less ($1594 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (Quadro FX 3500) vs 52.4 (Radeon HD 8330E) — the Radeon HD 8330E offers 26100% better value. The Radeon HD 8330E is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | Radeon HD 8330E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1599 | $30-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1599 | $5-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.2 | 52.4+26100% |
| Codename | GT200B | Cypress |
| Release | November 11 2008 | February 25 2010 |
| Ranking | #815 | #724 |
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