RADEON X600 PRO vs Quadro FX 3000

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. The RADEON X600 PRO is positioned at rank #341 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 X600 PRO

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

10668%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

10249%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

10129%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

10112%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

10091%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

10034%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

9907%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

9871%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

9779%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

9753%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

9635%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

9615%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

9441%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

9435%

#326

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

11765%

#341

RADEON X600 PRO

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

100%

#342

Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

97%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

93%

#345

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

85%

#346

Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

85%

#347

RADEON X800 GTO

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

85%

#348

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

84%

#349

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

79%

#351

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

76%

#352

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

74%

#353

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

74%

#354

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

72%

#355

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

72%

#356

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON X600 PRO is significantly newer (2020 vs 2008). The RADEON X600 PRO likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON X600 PRO offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RADEON X600 PRO	Quadro FX 3000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON X600 PRO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $15 for the Quadro FX 3000, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 45.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON X600 PRO	Quadro FX 3000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+45.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

RADEON X600 PRO Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 3000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X600 PRO and Quadro FX 3000

RADEON X600 PRO

The RADEON X600 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 67 points.

Quadro FX 3000

The Quadro FX 3000 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: 69 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The RADEON X600 PRO scores 67 and the Quadro FX 3000 reaches 69 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X600 PRO is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Quadro FX 3000 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON X600 PRO) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3000). Raw compute: 6.39 TFLOPS (RADEON X600 PRO) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3000).

Feature	RADEON X600 PRO	Quadro FX 3000
G3D Mark Score	67	69+3%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	2048+753%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.39 TFLOPS+927%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+60%	80
L2 Cache	3 MB+1100%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON X600 PRO	Quadro FX 3000
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 X600 PRO comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3000 has 256 MB. The RADEON X600 PRO offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (RADEON X600 PRO) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3000) — the RADEON X600 PRO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON X600 PRO	Quadro FX 3000
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+1100%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	RADEON X600 PRO	Quadro FX 3000
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X600 PRO draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 3000's 189W — a 23% difference. The RADEON X600 PRO is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X600 PRO) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3000). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	RADEON X600 PRO	Quadro FX 3000
TDP	150W-21%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	1mm
Height	65mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Perf/Watt	0.4	0.4

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Value Analysis

The RADEON X600 PRO launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Quadro FX 3000 launched at $0 and now averages $15. The RADEON X600 PRO costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.7 (RADEON X600 PRO) vs 4.6 (Quadro FX 3000) — the RADEON X600 PRO offers 45.7% better value. The RADEON X600 PRO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).