
Quadro FX 3500M
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Intel UHD Graphics 600
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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. The Quadro FX 3500M is positioned at rank #95 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3500M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The Intel UHD Graphics 600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3500M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 3500M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3500M | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 600 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 Intel UHD Graphics 600

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.

Intel UHD Graphics 600
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 312 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3500M scores 306 and the Intel UHD Graphics 600 reaches 312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3500M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 600 uses Generation 8.0, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 600).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 306 | 312+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Generation 8.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 240+25% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS+54% | 0.4032 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+967% | 3 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics 600 has 0 MB. The Quadro FX 3500M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 600). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 12+33% |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6+119% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 3500M) vs QSV (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Decoder: VP1 vs QSV. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9 (Quadro FX 3500M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Intel UHD Graphics 600).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | QSV |
| Decoder | VP1 | QSV |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3500M draws 189W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 600's 15W — a 170.6% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 55°C.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 15W-92% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 55°C-27% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 20.8+1200% |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $0 |
| Codename | GT200B | Broadwell GT2 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | September 5 2014 |
| Ranking | #815 | #703 |
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