Radeon R5 330 vs Quadro FX 5600

CPU

GPU

Radeon R5 330

2017Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz

Quadro FX 5600

2008Core: 610 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R5 330

523

0.0%

Radeon HD 2900 GT

Radeon HD 8310E

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

525

+0.4%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 Radeon R5 330 is positioned at rank 435 and the Quadro FX 5600 is on rank 407, so the Quadro FX 5600 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 Radeon R5 330

#425

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1681%

#427

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1524%

#428

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1520%

#432

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1382%

#433

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1372%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

100%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

94%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

92%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

91%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

90%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R5 330 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The Radeon R5 330 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 Quadro FX 5600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 330.

Insight	Radeon R5 330	Quadro FX 5600
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 330 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $50), it costs 10% less, resulting in a 10.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 330	Quadro FX 5600
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+10.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Radeon R5 330 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 5600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 330 and Quadro FX 5600

Radeon R5 330

The Radeon R5 330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 523 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 330 scores 523 and the Quadro FX 5600 reaches 525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 330 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro FX 5600 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 330) vs 240 (Quadro FX 5600). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 330) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5600).

Feature	Radeon R5 330	Quadro FX 5600
G3D Mark Score	523	525
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS+26%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 330	Quadro FX 5600
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)

The Radeon R5 330 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 5600 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 5600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 330) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 5600) — the Quadro FX 5600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 330	Quadro FX 5600
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 330 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 5600's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon R5 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 330) vs 350W (Quadro FX 5600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R5 330	Quadro FX 5600
TDP	50W-74%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	10.5+275%	2.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 330 launched at $81 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Quadro FX 5600 launched at $2999 and now averages $50. The Radeon R5 330 costs 10% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.6 (Radeon R5 330) vs 10.5 (Quadro FX 5600) — the Radeon R5 330 offers 10.5% better value. The Radeon R5 330 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).