Radeon X1950 GT vs Quadro FX 560
Radeon X1950 GT
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 X1950 GT is positioned at rank 339 and the Quadro FX 560 is on rank 390, so the Radeon X1950 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1950 GT
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 560
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1950 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The Radeon X1950 GT 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 Quadro FX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X1950 GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon X1950 GT | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.5%) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon X1950 GT, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 251.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1950 GT | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+251.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 X1950 GT and Quadro FX 560
Radeon X1950 GT
The Radeon X1950 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $1,099.
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
In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1950 GT scores 106 versus the Quadro FX 560's 114 — the Quadro FX 560 leads by 7.5%. The Radeon X1950 GT 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 X1950 GT) vs 240 (Quadro FX 560). Raw compute: 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 560).
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 106 | 114+8% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+2033% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.8 TFLOPS+3726% | 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 X1950 GT | 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 X1950 GT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 560 has 128 MB. The Radeon X1950 GT offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 560) — the Radeon X1950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 9_0c (Quadro FX 560). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 9_0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1950 GT draws 335W versus the Quadro FX 560's 189W — a 55.7% difference. The Quadro FX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 350W (Quadro FX 560). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 230mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 335W | 189W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 230mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 0.6+100% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1950 GT launched at $140 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Quadro FX 560 launched at $299 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 560 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.2 (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 7.6 (Quadro FX 560) — the Quadro FX 560 offers 245.5% better value. The Radeon X1950 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $140-53% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $15-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.2 | 7.6+245% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GT200B |
| Release | May 10 2022 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #25 | #815 |
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