RADEON X800 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 X800 PRO is positioned at rank #371 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 X800 PRO

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

45338%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

43556%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

43050%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

42975%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

42888%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

42644%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

42106%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

41950%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

41563%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

41450%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

40950%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

40862%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

40125%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

40100%

#355

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

50000%

#370

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

100%

#371

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

100%

#372

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

75%

#373

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

69%

#374

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

69%

#375

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

63%

#376

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

56%

#377

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

56%

#378

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

50%

#379

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

44%

#380

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

44%

#381

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

19%

#382

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

19%

#383

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

13%

#384

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

13%

#385

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

13%

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 X800 PRO is significantly newer (2020 vs 2008). The RADEON X800 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 6.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X800 PRO.

Insight	RADEON X800 PRO	Quadro FX 3000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+6.2%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 3000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $15 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 6.2% better value per dollar than the RADEON X800 PRO.

Insight	RADEON X800 PRO	Quadro FX 3000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+6.2%)
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.

RADEON X800 PRO Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 3000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X800 PRO and Quadro FX 3000

RADEON X800 PRO

The RADEON X800 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 65 points. Launch price was $579.

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

In G3D Mark, the RADEON X800 PRO scores 65 versus the Quadro FX 3000's 69 — the Quadro FX 3000 leads by 6.2%. The RADEON X800 PRO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro FX 3000 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3000). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3000).

Feature	RADEON X800 PRO	Quadro FX 3000
G3D Mark Score	65	69+6%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	3840+1500%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.17 TFLOPS+2499%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	240+200%	80
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON X800 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)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3000) — the RADEON X800 PRO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON X800 PRO	Quadro FX 3000
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X800 PRO draws 250W versus the Quadro FX 3000's 189W — a 27.8% difference. The Quadro FX 3000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3000). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RADEON X800 PRO	Quadro FX 3000
TDP	250W	189W-24%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	0.3	0.4+33%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON X800 PRO launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 3000 launched at $0 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.3 (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 4.6 (Quadro FX 3000) — the Quadro FX 3000 offers 7% better value. The RADEON X800 PRO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).