Quadro FX 1500
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Quadro FX 1500

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

170

MSRP

$699

AVG Price

$30

November 11 2008
189 Watt
Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)

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 FX 1500 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: 170 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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.

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 1500

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Quadro FX 1500 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro FX 1500 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 1500 scores 170 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 240 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.6221 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationQuadro FX 1500
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score170
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTesla 2.0 (2007−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGT200B
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient55 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute240
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling80
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency610 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.6221 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second48.80 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count1,400 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#815
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 1500 is equipped with 0.25 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationQuadro FX 1500
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.25 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L2 Cache256 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

SpecificationQuadro FX 1500
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 1500 draws 189 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.

SpecificationQuadro FX 1500
TDPPower consumption under load189 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $699), the Quadro FX 1500 delivers 6 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #815 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationQuadro FX 1500
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$699
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$30
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#815
Release DateNovember 11 2008
Release Year2008

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

16 specs

ROPs32
TMUs80
Vram0.25 GB
L2 Cache256 kB
Core Clock610 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units240
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width64-bit
Transistor Count1,400 million
Frame GenerationNVIDIA Reflex: No | DLSS Frame Generation: No | DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate48.80
Manufacturing Process55 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)189 Watt
Floating Point Performance0.6221 TFLOPS

General Information

5 specs

CodenameGT200B
ArchitectureTesla 2.0 (2007−2013)
Launch Price$3,499
Release DateNovember 11 2008
Performance Ranking Position815

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