Radeon R3E vs Quadro FX 2500M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 2500M

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

97%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

95%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

92%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

91%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

90%

#267

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6777%

#282

Quadro FX 2500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

98%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

97%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

95%

#289

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

95%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

94%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

93%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

91%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

90%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R3E is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon R3E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 2500M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R3E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 2500M.

Insight	Radeon R3E	Quadro FX 2500M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R3E 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.

Radeon R3E Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 2500M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R3E and Quadro FX 2500M

Radeon R3E

The Radeon R3E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 225 points.

Quadro FX 2500M

The Quadro FX 2500M 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: 218 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R3E scores 225 and the Quadro FX 2500M reaches 218 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R3E is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro FX 2500M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R3E) vs 240 (Quadro FX 2500M). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3E) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2500M).

Feature	Radeon R3E	Quadro FX 2500M
G3D Mark Score	225+3%	218
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	512+113%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+100%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R3E	Quadro FX 2500M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R3E) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 2500M) — the Radeon R3E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R3E	Quadro FX 2500M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R3E draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 2500M's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon R3E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R3E) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2500M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.