Quadro FX 500/600 PCI vs Quadro FX 2000

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 2000

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MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 2000 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.

Insight	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	Quadro FX 2000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-28.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+28.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (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	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 2000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 2000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $500), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1507.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	Quadro FX 2000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1507.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($40)

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

Quadro FX 2000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 500/600 PCI and Quadro FX 2000

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.

Quadro FX 2000

The Quadro FX 2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 24 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI scores 14 versus the Quadro FX 2000's 18 — the Quadro FX 2000 leads by 28.6%. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Quadro FX 2000 uses Fermi, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 192 (Quadro FX 2000). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2000).

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	Quadro FX 2000
G3D Mark Score	14	18+29%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Fermi
Process Node	55 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	240+25%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS+30%	0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+150%	32
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	Quadro FX 2000
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 Quadro FX 2000 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 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	Quadro FX 2000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+3100%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI draws 189W versus the Quadro FX 2000's 62W — a 101.2% difference. The Quadro FX 2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI	Quadro FX 2000
TDP	189W	62W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.3+200%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Quadro FX 2000 launched at $3000 and now averages $40. The Quadro FX 2000 costs 92% less ($460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.0 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) vs 0.5 (Quadro FX 2000) — the Quadro FX 2000 offers 100+% better value. The Quadro FX 2000 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).