Quadro FX 3500 vs Quadro FX 3600M

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 Quadro FX 3600M is on rank 65, so the Quadro FX 3600M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3500

#392

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

86900%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

100%

#409

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

94%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

94%

#412

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

71%

#415

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

59%

#416

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

53%

#417

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

47%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

47%

#419

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

41%

#420

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

35%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

35%

#422

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

29%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3600M

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

100%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

99%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

99%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

94%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

92%

#50

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

633%

#65

Quadro FX 3600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

96%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

94%

#73

T1000

MSRP: $350|Avg: $382

94%

#74

Quadro P620

MSRP: $170|Avg: $48

93%

#78

Radeon Pro 570

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

90%

#80

T400

MSRP: $180|Avg: $179

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 76.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB 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	Quadro FX 3600M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-76.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+76.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3600M 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.

Quadro FX 3500 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 3600M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3500 and Quadro FX 3600M

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.

Quadro FX 3600M

The Quadro FX 3600M 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: 467 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 3500 scores 265 versus the Quadro FX 3600M's 467 — the Quadro FX 3600M leads by 76.2%. The Quadro FX 3500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Quadro FX 3600M uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3500) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3600M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3600M).

Feature	Quadro FX 3500	Quadro FX 3600M
G3D Mark Score	265	467+76%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	55 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	240	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	80
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 3500	Quadro FX 3600M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 3500 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3600M has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 3600M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro FX 3500	Quadro FX 3600M
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3500 draws 189W versus the Quadro FX 3600M's 189W — a 0% difference. The Quadro FX 3600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3500) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3600M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.