Quadro FX 540 vs Mobility Radeon X2500
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 Mobility Radeon X2500 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 Mobility Radeon X2500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon X2500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 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 | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon X2500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon X2500 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 540 | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Mobility Radeon X2500
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.
Mobility Radeon X2500
The Mobility Radeon X2500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 82 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 540 scores 81 and the Mobility Radeon X2500 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 Mobility Radeon X2500 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 540) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X2500). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 540) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X2500).
| Feature | Quadro FX 540 | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 81 | 82+1% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 800+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+80% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 540 | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 540 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon X2500 has 256 MB. The Mobility Radeon X2500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 540 | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 540 draws 189W versus the Mobility Radeon X2500's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon X2500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 540) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X2500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 540 | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 50W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 1.6+300% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 540 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon X2500 launched at $50 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (Quadro FX 540) vs 5.5 (Mobility Radeon X2500) — the Mobility Radeon X2500 offers 1.9% better value. The Mobility Radeon X2500 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 540 | Mobility Radeon X2500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $50-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.4 | 5.5+2% |
| Codename | GT200B | Broadway |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #815 | #846 |
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