Quadro FX 540 vs GeForce 9300 SE
Quadro FX 540
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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 540 is positioned at rank 397 and the GeForce 9300 SE is on rank 668, so the Quadro FX 540 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 540
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300 SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9300 SE is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9300 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 540 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 540.
| Insight | Quadro FX 540 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9300 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9300 SE holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 51.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 540 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+51.9%) |
| 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 540 and GeForce 9300 SE
Quadro FX 540
The Quadro FX 540 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: 81 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce 9300 SE
The GeForce 9300 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 82 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 540 scores 81 and the GeForce 9300 SE reaches 82 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 540 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 9300 SE uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 540) vs 384 (GeForce 9300 SE). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 540) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 SE).
| Feature | Quadro FX 540 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 81 | 82+1% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.7227 TFLOPS+16% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 540 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 540 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300 SE has 512 MB. The GeForce 9300 SE offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 540) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9300 SE) — the GeForce 9300 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 540 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 540 draws 189W versus the GeForce 9300 SE's 33W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 9300 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 540) vs 350W (GeForce 9300 SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 540 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 33W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 2.5+525% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 540 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9300 SE launched at $50 and now averages $10. The GeForce 9300 SE costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (Quadro FX 540) vs 8.2 (GeForce 9300 SE) — the GeForce 9300 SE offers 51.9% better value. The GeForce 9300 SE is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 540 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $50-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.4 | 8.2+52% |
| Codename | GT200B | GM108 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #815 | #810 |
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