Quadro FX 500/FX 600
VS
GRID V100-8Q

Quadro FX 500/FX 600 vs GRID V100-8Q

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

2008Core: 610 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS

GRID V100-8Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 500/FX 600
189
8
0.0%
brand logoGeForce 6200A
brand logoGeForce 256
brand logoGeForce PCX 5300
brand logoGeForce FX 5200LE
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
GRID V100-8Q
225
16
+100.0%
brand logoGeForce FX 5500
brand logoGeForce FX 5600XT
brand logoGeForce FX 5200SE
brand logoGeForce 7000M
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce 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. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is positioned at rank #425 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Quadro FX 500/FX 600

#410
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
738650%
#425
Quadro FX 500/FX 600
MSRP: $449|Avg: $15
100%
#426
Quadro FX 2000
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40
50%
#427
GRID V100-8Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000
0%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GRID V100-8Q is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The GRID V100-8Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID V100-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 100% 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.

InsightQuadro FX 500/FX 600GRID V100-8Q
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-100%)
✅Leading raw performance (+100%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+700%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
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💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $10,000), it costs 100% less, resulting in a 33233.3% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro FX 500/FX 600GRID V100-8Q
Cost Efficiency
✅Better overall value (+33233.3%)
❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($15)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10,000)

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/FX 600 Benchmark Check

GRID V100-8Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 500/FX 600 and GRID V100-8Q

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GRID V100-8Q

The GRID V100-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 scores 8 versus the GRID V100-8Q's 16 — the GRID V100-8Q leads by 100%. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GRID V100-8Q uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 640 (GRID V100-8Q). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100-8Q).

FeatureQuadro FX 500/FX 600GRID V100-8Q
G3D Mark Score
8
16+100%
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Maxwell
Process Node
55 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
240
640+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
1.672 TFLOPS+169%
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
80+100%
40
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 500/FX 600GRID V100-8Q
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/FX 600 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID V100-8Q 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 2 MB (GRID V100-8Q) — the GRID V100-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 500/FX 600GRID V100-8Q
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+700%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 draws 189W versus the GRID V100-8Q's 225W — a 17.4% difference. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 350W (GRID V100-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureQuadro FX 500/FX 600GRID V100-8Q
TDP
189W-16%
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
0.0
0.1
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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GRID V100-8Q launched at $10000 and now averages $10000. The Quadro FX 500/FX 600 costs 99.9% less ($9985 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (Quadro FX 500/FX 600) vs 0.0 (GRID V100-8Q) — the Quadro FX 500/FX 600 offers 100+% better value. The GRID V100-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 500/FX 600GRID V100-8Q
MSRP
$449-96%
$10000
Avg Price (30d)
$15-100%
$10000
Performance per Dollar
0.5
0.0
Codename
GT200B
GM107
Release
November 11 2008
May 18 2016
Ranking
#815
#622