Quadro FX 5600 vs Radeon Vega 3 3020e
Quadro FX 5600
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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. The Quadro FX 5600 is positioned at rank #407 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 5600
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is significantly newer (2018 vs 2008). The Radeon Vega 3 3020e likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 5600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon Vega 3 3020e 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 Radeon Vega 3 3020e
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.
Radeon Vega 3 3020e
The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1283 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 535 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 5600 scores 525 and the Radeon Vega 3 3020e reaches 535 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 5600 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon Vega 3 3020e uses GCN 5.0, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5600) vs 1,280 (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5600) vs 3.284 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 3 3020e).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 525 | 535+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1280+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 3.284 TFLOPS+428% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5600 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 3 3020e has 0 MB. The Quadro FX 5600 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 5600) vs 1 MB (Radeon Vega 3 3020e) — the Radeon Vega 3 3020e has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 5600 draws 189W versus the Radeon Vega 3 3020e's 100W — a 61.6% difference. The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5600) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 100W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 2.8 | 5.3+89% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 5600 launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Vega 3 3020e launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 3 3020e costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.5 (Quadro FX 5600) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 3 3020e) — the Radeon Vega 3 3020e offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | Radeon Vega 3 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | GT200B | Vega 12 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | November 14 2018 |
| Ranking | #815 | #435 |
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