Radeon X1200 vs Quadro FX 1000

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 X1200 is positioned at rank 724 and the Quadro FX 1000 is on rank 420, so the Quadro FX 1000 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 X1200

#714

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

26480%

#716

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

24005%

#717

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

23941%

#721

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

21771%

#722

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

21622%

#724

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

98%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

93%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

90%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

88%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

83%

#730

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

80%

#731

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

80%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

73%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

73%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

71%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

54%

#737

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

49%

#738

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

49%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

39%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1000

#405

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

211043%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

100%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

86%

#422

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

86%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

71%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

57%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

29%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

14%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon X1200 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon X1200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 1000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X1200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon X1200	Quadro FX 1000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon X1200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $30 for the Quadro FX 1000, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 94.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon X1200	Quadro FX 1000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+94.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)

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 X1200 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 1000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1200 and Quadro FX 1000

Radeon X1200

The Radeon X1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. 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: 33 points.

Quadro FX 1000

The Quadro FX 1000 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: 34 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon X1200 scores 33 and the Quadro FX 1000 reaches 34 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1200 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro FX 1000 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon X1200) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1000). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon X1200) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1000).

Feature	Radeon X1200	Quadro FX 1000
G3D Mark Score	33	34+3%
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 X1200	Quadro FX 1000
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 X1200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1000 has 128 MB. The Radeon X1200 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon X1200) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 1000) — the Quadro FX 1000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon X1200	Quadro FX 1000
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1200 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 1000's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon X1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1200) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon X1200	Quadro FX 1000
TDP	50W-74%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	0.7+250%	0.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1200 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 1000 launched at $500 and now averages $30. The Radeon X1200 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.2 (Radeon X1200) vs 1.1 (Quadro FX 1000) — the Radeon X1200 offers 100% better value. The Radeon X1200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).