Quadro FX 5600 vs GRID K180Q

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 GRID K180Q is on rank 381, so the GRID K180Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 5600

#392

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

82072%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

100%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

94%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

89%

#411

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

89%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

67%

#416

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

56%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

50%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

44%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

44%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

39%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

33%

#422

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

33%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K180Q

#366

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

27874%

#381

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

100%

#382

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

100%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

89%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

83%

#385

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

81%

#386

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

81%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

79%

#388

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

79%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

75%

#390

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

72%

#391

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

72%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

66%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

60%

#394

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

60%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

58%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

57%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K180Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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	GRID K180Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
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 (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 5600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 5600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $1,000), it costs 95% less, resulting in a 1866.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 5600	GRID K180Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1866.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 5600 and GRID K180Q

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.

GRID K180Q

The GRID K180Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 534 points. Launch price was $1,875.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 5600 scores 525 and the GRID K180Q reaches 534 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 5600 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GRID K180Q uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5600) vs 1,536 (GRID K180Q). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5600) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K180Q).

Feature	Quadro FX 5600	GRID K180Q
G3D Mark Score	525	534+2%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	240	1536+540%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS+268%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	128+60%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 5600	GRID K180Q
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 5600 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K180Q has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 5600 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 5600) vs 512 KB (GRID K180Q) — the GRID K180Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 5600	GRID K180Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 5600 draws 189W versus the GRID K180Q's 225W — a 17.4% difference. The Quadro FX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5600) vs 350W (GRID K180Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro FX 5600	GRID K180Q
TDP	189W-16%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	2.8+17%	2.4

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 5600 launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID K180Q launched at $1000 and now averages $1000. The Quadro FX 5600 costs 95% less ($950 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.5 (Quadro FX 5600) vs 0.5 (GRID K180Q) — the Quadro FX 5600 offers 2000% better value. The GRID K180Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).