Quadro FX 350M vs Radeon X1600
Quadro FX 350M
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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 350M is positioned at rank 228 and the Radeon X1600 is on rank 364, so the Quadro FX 350M 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 350M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1600 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2008). The Radeon X1600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 350M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 350M.
| Insight | Quadro FX 350M | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon X1600 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 350M and Radeon X1600
Quadro FX 350M
The Quadro FX 350M 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: 45 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon X1600
The Radeon X1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2105 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 49 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 350M scores 45 versus the Radeon X1600's 49 — the Radeon X1600 leads by 8.9%. The Quadro FX 350M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon X1600 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 350M) vs 4,608 (Radeon X1600). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 350M) vs 19.4 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600).
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 45 | 49+9% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 4608+1820% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 19.4 TFLOPS+3018% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 288+260% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 350M comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1600 has 512 MB. The Radeon X1600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Quadro FX 350M) vs 9_0c (Radeon X1600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9_0c |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 350M) vs Avivo (Radeon X1600). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP1) vs Avivo.
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | Avivo |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP1) | Avivo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 350M draws 189W versus the Radeon X1600's 255W — a 29.7% difference. The Quadro FX 350M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 350M) vs 350W (Radeon X1600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-26% | 255W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1600 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $49 |
| Codename | GT200B | Navi 21 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #815 | #34 |
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