Quadro FX 580 vs Radeon HD 8210E
Quadro FX 580
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Radeon HD 8210E
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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 580 is positioned at rank 355 and the Radeon HD 8210E is on rank 263, so the Radeon HD 8210E 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 580
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8210E
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8210E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 580.
| Insight | Quadro FX 580 | Radeon HD 8210E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8210E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8210E holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 971.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 580 | Radeon HD 8210E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+971.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 580 and Radeon HD 8210E
Quadro FX 580
The Quadro FX 580 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: 181 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon HD 8210E
The Radeon HD 8210E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 194 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 580 scores 181 versus the Radeon HD 8210E's 194 — the Radeon HD 8210E leads by 7.2%. The Quadro FX 580 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8210E uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 580) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8210E). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 580) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8210E).
| Feature | Quadro FX 580 | Radeon HD 8210E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 181 | 194+7% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1280+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+312% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 580 | Radeon HD 8210E |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 580) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8210E) — the Radeon HD 8210E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 580 | Radeon HD 8210E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 580 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 8210E's 200W — a 5.7% difference. The Quadro FX 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 580) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8210E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 580 | Radeon HD 8210E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-6% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 580 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 8210E launched at $50 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 8210E costs 90% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.4 (Quadro FX 580) vs 3.9 (Radeon HD 8210E) — the Radeon HD 8210E offers 875% better value. The Radeon HD 8210E is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 580 | Radeon HD 8210E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $50-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $50-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.4 | 3.9+875% |
| Codename | GT200B | Pitcairn |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #815 | #460 |
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