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Quadro FX 5800
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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 5800 is positioned at rank 392 and the NVS 810 is on rank 309, so the NVS 810 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 5800
Performance Per Dollar NVS 810
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The NVS 810 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The NVS 810 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 5800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 5800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the NVS 810.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5800 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 5800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 5800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $80), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 103.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5800 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+103.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 5800 and NVS 810
Quadro FX 5800
The Quadro FX 5800 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: 1,211 points. Launch price was $3,499.
NVS 810
The NVS 810 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,192 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 5800 scores 1,211 and the NVS 810 reaches 1,192 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 5800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the NVS 810 uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5800) vs 512 (NVS 810). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5800) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5800 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,211+2% | 1,192 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 512 ×2+113% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2+70% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 ×2 |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 5800 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 5800) vs 1 MB (NVS 810) — the NVS 810 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5800 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 5800 draws 189W versus the NVS 810's 68W — a 94.2% difference. The NVS 810 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5800) vs 350W (NVS 810). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5800 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 68W-64% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 198mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.4 | 17.5+173% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 5800 launched at $3499 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the NVS 810 launched at $700 and now averages $80. The Quadro FX 5800 costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.3 (Quadro FX 5800) vs 14.9 (NVS 810) — the Quadro FX 5800 offers 103.4% better value. The NVS 810 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5800 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3499 | $700-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-50% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.3+103% | 14.9 |
| Codename | GT200B | GM107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | November 4 2015 |
| Ranking | #815 | #826 |
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