Radeon R7 +8G vs Quadro FX 5800

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 R7 +8G is positioned at rank 217 and the Quadro FX 5800 is on rank 392, so the Radeon R7 +8G 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 R7 +8G

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

93%

#207

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

447%

#209

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

405%

#210

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

404%

#214

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

367%

#215

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

365%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

96%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

91%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 5800

#377

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

42209%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

100%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

91%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

91%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

89%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

86%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

77%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

69%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

69%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

69%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

66%

#402

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

66%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

63%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

57%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

57%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

51%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 +8G is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 +8G 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 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 +8G.

Insight	Radeon R7 +8G	Quadro FX 5800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 +8G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 +8G holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 96.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 +8G	Quadro FX 5800
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+96.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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 R7 +8G Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 5800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 +8G and Quadro FX 5800

Radeon R7 +8G

The Radeon R7 +8G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,191 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 +8G scores 1,191 and the Quadro FX 5800 reaches 1,211 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 +8G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 5800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 240 (Quadro FX 5800). Raw compute: 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5800).

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	Quadro FX 5800
G3D Mark Score	1,191	1,211+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	640+167%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.171 TFLOPS+88%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	Quadro FX 5800
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 R7 +8G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 5800 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 5800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	Quadro FX 5800
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 +8G draws 30W versus the Quadro FX 5800's 189W — a 145.2% difference. The Radeon R7 +8G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 350W (Quadro FX 5800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	Quadro FX 5800
TDP	30W-84%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	39.7+520%	6.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 +8G launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Quadro FX 5800 launched at $3499 and now averages $40. The Radeon R7 +8G costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.5 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 30.3 (Quadro FX 5800) — the Radeon R7 +8G offers 96.4% better value. The Radeon R7 +8G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).