Quadro FX 500/FX 600 vs GeForce FX 5200SE
Quadro FX 500/FX 600
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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. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is positioned at rank 425 and the GeForce FX 5200SE is on rank 373, so the GeForce FX 5200SE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 500/FX 600
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5200SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5200SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 50% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-50%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+50%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| 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 FX 5200SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce FX 5200SE holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 125% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+125%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 500/FX 600 and GeForce FX 5200SE
Quadro FX 500/FX 600
The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 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: 8 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce FX 5200SE
The GeForce FX 5200SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2012. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 736 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12 points. Launch price was $89.99.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 scores 8 versus the GeForce FX 5200SE's 12 — the GeForce FX 5200SE leads by 50%. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce FX 5200SE uses Rankine, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 288 (GeForce FX 5200SE). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200SE).
| Feature | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8 | 12+50% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Rankine |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 288+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.8479 TFLOPS+36% |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 80+67% | 48 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5200SE has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 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/FX 600) vs 384 KB (GeForce FX 5200SE) — the GeForce FX 5200SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 draws 189W versus the GeForce FX 5200SE's 150W — a 23% difference. The GeForce FX 5200SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5200SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 150W-21% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce FX 5200SE launched at $99 and now averages $10. The GeForce FX 5200SE costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 1.2 (GeForce FX 5200SE) — the GeForce FX 5200SE offers 140% better value. The GeForce FX 5200SE is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 500/FX 600 | GeForce FX 5200SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $99-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.5 | 1.2+140% |
| Codename | GT200B | GF114 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | February 20 2012 |
| Ranking | #815 | #706 |
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