Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
VS
GeForce Go 6100

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI vs GeForce Go 6100

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

2008Core: 610 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce Go 6100

2017Core: 1228 MHzBoost: 1468 MHz

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.

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 Go 6100

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
12090%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
11615%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
11480%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
11460%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
11437%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
11372%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
11228%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
11187%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
11083%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
11053%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
10920%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
10897%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
10700%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
10693%
#329
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
13333%
#344
GeForce Go 6100
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#345
Radeon X1600 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
97%
#346
Radeon X1300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $49
97%
#347
RADEON X800 GTO
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
97%
#348
Radeon X1800 GTO
MSRP: $249|Avg: $20
95%
#349
GeForce 7800 GT
MSRP: $449|Avg: $20
90%
#351
RADEON E2400
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
87%
#352
Radeon X1650 GTO
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
83%
#353
RADEON X800GT
MSRP: $160|Avg: $10
83%
#354
RADEON X600 SE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $5
82%
#355
Radeon X1900 GT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $20
82%
#356
RADEON X700
MSRP: $149|Avg: $10
82%
#357
GeForce G200
MSRP: $299|Avg: $15
75%
#358
RADEON X700 PRO
MSRP: $179|Avg: $30
70%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce Go 6100 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The GeForce Go 6100 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 Go 6100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 28.6% 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.

InsightQuadro FX 500/600 PCIGeForce Go 6100
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-28.6%)
Leading raw performance (+28.6%)
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 6100 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 500/600 PCI and GeForce Go 6100

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce Go 6100

The GeForce Go 6100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18 points. Launch price was $79.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI scores 14 versus the GeForce Go 6100's 18 — the GeForce Go 6100 leads by 28.6%. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce Go 6100 uses Pascal, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 384 (GeForce Go 6100). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6100).

FeatureQuadro FX 500/600 PCIGeForce Go 6100
G3D Mark Score
14
18+29%
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Pascal
Process Node
55 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
240
384+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
1.127 TFLOPS+81%
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
80+233%
24
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 500/600 PCIGeForce Go 6100
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 Go 6100 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 Go 6100) — the GeForce Go 6100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 500/600 PCIGeForce Go 6100
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%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0a (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 9.0 (GeForce Go 6100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureQuadro FX 500/600 PCIGeForce Go 6100
DirectX
9_0a
9.0
Max Displays
2
2
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI draws 189W versus the GeForce Go 6100's 30W — a 145.2% difference. The GeForce Go 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 350W (GeForce Go 6100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

FeatureQuadro FX 500/600 PCIGeForce Go 6100
TDP
189W
30W-84%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Legacy
Length
168mm
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
0.1
0.6+500%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce Go 6100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 500/600 PCIGeForce Go 6100
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$500
Codename
GT200B
GP108
Release
November 11 2008
May 17 2017
Ranking
#815
#641