Quadro FX 350M vs Radeon Xpress 1250

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 350M is positioned at rank #228 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 350M

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98%

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84%

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81%

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Tesla K20m

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3283%

#228

Quadro FX 350M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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GRID T4-2Q

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96%

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81%

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81%

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78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 350M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Xpress 1250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro FX 350M	Radeon Xpress 1250
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 350M 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.

Quadro FX 350M Benchmark Check

Radeon Xpress 1250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 350M and Radeon Xpress 1250

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 Xpress 1250

The Radeon Xpress 1250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 43 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 350M scores 45 and the Radeon Xpress 1250 reaches 43 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 350M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon Xpress 1250 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 350M) vs 384 (Radeon Xpress 1250). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 350M) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1250).

Feature	Quadro FX 350M	Radeon Xpress 1250
G3D Mark Score	45+5%	43
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	240	384+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	0.8064 TFLOPS+30%
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	80+233%	24
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 350M	Radeon Xpress 1250
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 350M comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Xpress 1250 has 512 MB. The Radeon Xpress 1250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro FX 350M	Radeon Xpress 1250
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (Quadro FX 350M) vs 9_0b (Radeon Xpress 1250). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro FX 350M	Radeon Xpress 1250
DirectX	9.0c	9_0b
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 350M) vs Avivo (Radeon Xpress 1250). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP1) vs Avivo.

Feature	Quadro FX 350M	Radeon Xpress 1250
Encoder	None	Avivo
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP1)	Avivo
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 350M draws 189W versus the Radeon Xpress 1250's 65W — a 97.6% difference. The Radeon Xpress 1250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 350M) vs 350W (Radeon Xpress 1250). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.