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Quadro FX 3500
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RTX A1000 Mobile
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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 Quadro FX 3500 is positioned at rank 408 and the RTX A1000 Mobile is on rank 174, so the RTX A1000 Mobile offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3500
Performance Per Dollar RTX A1000 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A1000 Mobile is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The RTX A1000 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A1000 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3470.9% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3500.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3500 | RTX A1000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3470.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3470.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A1000 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Quadro FX 3500 and RTX A1000 Mobile
Quadro FX 3500
The Quadro FX 3500 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: 265 points. Launch price was $3,499.
RTX A1000 Mobile
The RTX A1000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 1140 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,463 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 3500 scores 265 versus the RTX A1000 Mobile's 9,463 — the RTX A1000 Mobile leads by 3470.9%. The Quadro FX 3500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the RTX A1000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 55 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3500) vs 2,048 (RTX A1000 Mobile). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500) vs 4.669 TFLOPS (RTX A1000 Mobile).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | RTX A1000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 265 | 9,463+3471% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 2048+753% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 4.669 TFLOPS+651% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | RTX A1000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 3500 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the RTX A1000 Mobile has 4 GB. The RTX A1000 Mobile offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3500) vs 2 MB (RTX A1000 Mobile) — the RTX A1000 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | RTX A1000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 4 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3500 draws 189W versus the RTX A1000 Mobile's 60W — a 103.6% difference. The RTX A1000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3500) vs 500W (RTX A1000 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | RTX A1000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 60W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 157.7+11164% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A1000 Mobile is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | RTX A1000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1599 | — |
| Codename | GT200B | GA107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 30 2022 |
| Ranking | #815 | #277 |
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