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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 GRID K120Q is on rank 276, 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 GRID K120Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K120Q.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3500M | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 GRID K120Q
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.
GRID K120Q
The GRID K120Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 293 points. Launch price was $937.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3500M scores 306 and the GRID K120Q reaches 293 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3500M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GRID K120Q uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 1,536 (GRID K120Q). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 306+4% | 293 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1536+540% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS+268% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 512 KB (GRID K120Q) — the GRID K120Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 12 (11_0)+33% |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6+119% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 3500M) vs NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q). Decoder: VP1 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9 (Quadro FX 3500M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K120Q).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 1 |
| Decoder | VP1 | NVDEC 1 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3500M draws 189W versus the GRID K120Q's 225W — a 17.4% difference. The Quadro FX 3500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 350W (GRID K120Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-16% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6+23% | 1.3 |
Value Analysis
The GRID K120Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $125 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GT200B | GK104 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | June 28 2013 |
| Ranking | #815 | #589 |
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