Quadro FX 370 vs RADEON X850 XT
Quadro FX 370
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 370 is positioned at rank 373 and the RADEON X850 XT is on rank 739, so the Quadro FX 370 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 370
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X850 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X850 XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The RADEON X850 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 370 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X850 XT.
| Insight | Quadro FX 370 | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X850 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $500 for the Quadro FX 370, it costs 90% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 864.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 370 | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+864.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 370 and RADEON X850 XT
Quadro FX 370
The Quadro FX 370 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: 84 points. Launch price was $3,499.
RADEON X850 XT
The RADEON X850 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 81 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 370 scores 84 and the RADEON X850 XT reaches 81 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 370 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the RADEON X850 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 370) vs 2,560 (RADEON X850 XT). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 370) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (RADEON X850 XT).
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 84+4% | 81 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 2560+967% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 13.21 TFLOPS+2023% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 160+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 370) vs 3 MB (RADEON X850 XT) — the RADEON X850 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Quadro FX 370) vs 9.0b (RADEON X850 XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9.0b |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 370 draws 189W versus the RADEON X850 XT's 165W — a 13.6% difference. The RADEON X850 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 370) vs 350W (RADEON X850 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 186mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 165W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 186mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 0.5+25% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 370 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the RADEON X850 XT launched at $499 and now averages $50. The RADEON X850 XT costs 90% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (Quadro FX 370) vs 1.6 (RADEON X850 XT) — the RADEON X850 XT offers 700% better value. The RADEON X850 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-74% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $50-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.2 | 1.6+700% |
| Codename | GT200B | Navi 22 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #815 | #103 |
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