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Quadro FX 3500M
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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 3500M is positioned at rank 95 and the GeForce GT 520MX is on rank 434, so the Quadro FX 3500M 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 3500M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 520MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 520MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3500M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3500M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3500M and GeForce GT 520MX
Quadro FX 3500M
The Quadro FX 3500M 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: 306 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce GT 520MX
The GeForce GT 520MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 291 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 3500M scores 306 versus the GeForce GT 520MX's 291 — the Quadro FX 3500M leads by 5.2%. The Quadro FX 3500M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 520MX uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 520MX). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520MX).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 306+5% | 291 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.7427 TFLOPS+19% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3500M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 520MX has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 520MX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 520MX). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 11.0+22% |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.0+90% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 3500M) vs No (GeForce GT 520MX). Decoder: VP1 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9 (Quadro FX 3500M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520MX).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | VP1 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3500M draws 189W versus the GeForce GT 520MX's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The GeForce GT 520MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 520MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 50W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 5.8+262% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 520MX is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $45 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | GT200B | GK107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 9 2013 |
| Ranking | #815 | #792 |
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