Quadro FX 500/600 PCI vs GeForce 6150

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

2008Core: 610 MHz

GeForce 6150

2017Core: 937 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

+57.1%

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6150

#702

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

14873%

#704

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

13482%

#705

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

13447%

#709

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

12227%

#710

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

12144%

#712

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#713

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

100%

#714

RADEON E4690

MSRP: $558|Avg: $558

100%

#715

MOBILITY RADEON X300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#716

MOBILITY RADEON X700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

92%

#717

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

90%

#718

RADEON X800 SE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

89%

#719

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

75%

#720

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

70%

#721

GeForce 7800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

62%

#722

RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

58%

#723

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

56%

#724

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

55%

#725

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

52%

#726

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

51%

#727

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

49%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 6150 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The GeForce 6150 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 6150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 57.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce 6150
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-57.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+57.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 6150 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 6150 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $500), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 7757.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce 6150
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+7757.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($10)

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 500/600 PCI Benchmark Check

GeForce 6150 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 500/600 PCI and GeForce 6150

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI 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: 14 points. Launch price was $3,499.

GeForce 6150

The GeForce 6150 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI scores 14 versus the GeForce 6150's 22 — the GeForce 6150 leads by 57.1%. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 6150 uses Pascal, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 384 (GeForce 6150). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6150).

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce 6150
G3D Mark Score	14	22+57%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	55 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	240	384+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	0.7972 TFLOPS+28%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+233%	24
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce 6150
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6150 has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 512 KB (GeForce 6150) — the GeForce 6150 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce 6150
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0a (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6150). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce 6150
DirectX	9_0a	9.0c
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI draws 189W versus the GeForce 6150's 10W — a 179.9% difference. The GeForce 6150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 350W (GeForce 6150). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce 6150
TDP	189W	10W-95%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	168mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	60
Perf/Watt	0.1	2.2+2100%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce 6150 launched at $30 and now averages $10. The GeForce 6150 costs 98% less ($490 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.0 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 2.2 (GeForce 6150) — the GeForce 6150 offers 100+% better value. The GeForce 6150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).