Quadro FX 500/600 PCI vs GeForce 7000M

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

2008Core: 610 MHz

GeForce 7000M

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

+7.7%

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

0.0%

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 7000M

#725

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

41758%

#727

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

37854%

#728

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

37754%

#732

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

34331%

#733

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

34096%

#735

GeForce 7000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

85%

#737

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

77%

#738

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

77%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

62%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

58%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

38%

#743

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

38%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

31%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

23%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

23%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

19%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

15%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

15%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

12%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 7000M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 7000M 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 Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.7% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7000M.

Insight	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce 7000M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+7.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+1500%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI 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 500/600 PCI Benchmark Check

GeForce 7000M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 500/600 PCI and GeForce 7000M

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 7000M

The GeForce 7000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI scores 14 versus the GeForce 7000M's 13 — the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI leads by 7.7%. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 7000M uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 384 (GeForce 7000M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 7000M).

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce 7000M
G3D Mark Score	14+8%	13
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	240	384+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	0.9032 TFLOPS+45%
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	80+233%	24
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce 7000M
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 7000M has 256 MB. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 1 MB (GeForce 7000M) — the GeForce 7000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce 7000M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+1500%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0a (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7000M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce 7000M
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 7000M's 33W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 7000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 350W (GeForce 7000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.