Quadro CX
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
947
MSRP
$1999
AVG Price
$500
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.
Overview
The Quadro CX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 947 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro CX is positioned at rank #383 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro CX
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Quadro CX across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Quadro CX specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro CX scores 947 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) architecture (codename: GT200B), manufactured on a 55 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 192 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 64 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 24 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.4623 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.
| Specification | Quadro CX |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 947 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GT200B |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 55 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 192 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 64 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 24 |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 602 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 0.4623 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 38.53 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 1,400 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #901 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro CX is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Quadro CX |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L2 Cache | 192 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 11.1 (10_0), Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Quadro CX |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 3.3 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 1.3, OpenCL 1.1 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | SLI |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x S-Video, 2x DisplayPort — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: PureVideo HD— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1.
| Specification | Quadro CX |
|---|---|
| DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors | 1x |
| S-Video PortsNumber of S-Video display connectors | 1x |
| DisplayPort PortsNumber of DisplayPort display connectors | 2x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | None |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | PureVideo HD |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro CX draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 900g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 80 under load.
| Specification | Quadro CX |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 150 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 267mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 900g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 80 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $500 (MSRP: $1999), the Quadro CX delivers 2 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #383 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #901 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Quadro CX |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $500 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #383 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #901 |
| Release Date | November 11 2008 |
| Release Year | 2008 |
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