Radeon X1600 XT vs Quadro FX 560
Radeon X1600 XT
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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 Radeon X1600 XT is positioned at rank 345 and the Quadro FX 560 is on rank 390, so the Radeon X1600 XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1600 XT
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 560
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1600 XT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2008). The Radeon X1600 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 560 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 560.
| Insight | Radeon X1600 XT | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon X1600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $15 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.8% better value per dollar than the Quadro FX 560.
| Insight | Radeon X1600 XT | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon X1600 XT and Quadro FX 560
Radeon X1600 XT
The Radeon X1600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 116 points. Launch price was $999.
Quadro FX 560
The Quadro FX 560 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: 114 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1600 XT scores 116 and the Quadro FX 560 reaches 114 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1600 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro FX 560 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 240 (Quadro FX 560). Raw compute: 23.04 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 560).
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 116+2% | 114 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+2033% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.04 TFLOPS+3604% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 128+300% | 32 |
| TMUs | 320+300% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon X1600 XT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 560 has 128 MB. The Radeon X1600 XT offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 560) — the Radeon X1600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1600 XT draws 300W versus the Quadro FX 560's 189W — a 45.4% difference. The Quadro FX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 350W (Quadro FX 560). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 189W-37% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 0.6+50% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1600 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 560 launched at $299 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.7 (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 7.6 (Quadro FX 560) — the Radeon X1600 XT offers 1.3% better value. The Radeon X1600 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-33% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.7+1% | 7.6 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GT200B |
| Release | October 28 2020 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #35 | #815 |
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