
Quadro FX 5600 vs GeForce GT 435M

Quadro FX 5600
Popular choices:

GeForce GT 435M
Popular choices:
Performance Spectrum - 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro FX 5600 is positioned at rank 407 and the GeForce GT 435M is on rank 204, so the GeForce GT 435M 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 5600
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 435M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 435M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 5600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5600 | GeForce GT 435M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 435M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 5600 and GeForce GT 435M

Quadro FX 5600
The Quadro FX 5600 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: 525 points. Launch price was $3,499.

GeForce GT 435M
The GeForce GT 435M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 536 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 5600 scores 525 and the GeForce GT 435M reaches 536 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 5600 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 435M uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5600) vs 384 (GeForce GT 435M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5600) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 435M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | GeForce GT 435M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 525 | 536+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS+48% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | GeForce GT 435M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5600 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 435M has 2 GB. The Quadro FX 5600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | GeForce GT 435M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 5600 draws 189W versus the GeForce GT 435M's 45W — a 123.1% difference. The GeForce GT 435M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5600) vs 350W (GeForce GT 435M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | GeForce GT 435M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 45W-76% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.8 | 11.9+325% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 435M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | GeForce GT 435M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GT200B | GK107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #815 | #857 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.















