Quadro FX 500/600 PCI vs GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

2008Core: 610 MHz

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

2011Core: 823 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

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

+21.4%

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 FX 5600 Ultra

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

80600%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

77433%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

76533%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

76400%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

76244%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

75811%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

74856%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

74578%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

73889%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

73689%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

72800%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

72644%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

71333%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

71289%

#362

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

88889%

#377

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

100%

#378

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

100%

#379

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

89%

#380

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

78%

#381

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

78%

#382

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

33%

#383

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

33%

#384

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

22%

#385

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

22%

#386

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

22%

#387

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

22%

#388

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

22%

#389

RADEON 7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

22%

#390

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

11%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 21.4% 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 FX 5600 Ultra
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-21.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+21.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+3100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2935.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2935.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 FX 5600 Ultra Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 500/600 PCI and GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

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 FX 5600 Ultra

The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI scores 14 versus the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra's 17 — the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra leads by 21.4%. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra uses Rankine, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 384 (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra).

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
G3D Mark Score	14	17+21%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Rankine
Process Node	55 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	240	384+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	1.263 TFLOPS+103%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+25%	64
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
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 FX 5600 Ultra has 128 MB. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers 3100% 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 FX 5600 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+3100%	0.125 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 9.0a (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
DirectX	9_0a	9.0a
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI draws 189W versus the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra's 160W — a 16.6% difference. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 190mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
TDP	189W	160W-15%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	168mm	190mm
Slots	1	1
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.1

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra launched at $199 and now averages $20. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra costs 96% less ($480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.0 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 0.8 (GeForce FX 5600 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra offers 100+% better value. The GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).