Quadro FX 5500 vs Quadro FX 3500

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Quadro FX 3500 and Quadro FX 5500, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.

FX 3500
2006
256 MB GDDR3, 80 Watt
0.67
+6.3%

FX 3500 outperforms FX 5500 by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking11821196
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency0.570.45
ArchitectureCurie (2003−2013)Curie (2003−2013)
GPU code nameG71G71
Market segmentWorkstationWorkstation
Release date22 May 2006 (18 years ago)20 April 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,599 $2,999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

FX 3500 and FX 5500 have a nearly equal value for money.

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Core clock speed450 MHz650 MHz
Number of transistors278 million278 million
Manufacturing process technology90 nm90 nm
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt96 Watt
Texture fill rate9.00015.60
ROPs1616
TMUs2024

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfacePCIe 1.0 x16PCIe 1.0 x16
Length173 mm229 mm
Width1-slot2-slot
Supplementary power connectorsNone1x 6-pin

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount256 MB1 GB
Memory bus width256 Bit256 Bit
Memory clock speed660 MHz505 MHz
Memory bandwidth42.24 GB/s32.32 GB/s

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors2x DVI, 1x S-Video2x DVI, 1x S-Video

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX9.0c (9_3)9.0c (9_3)
Shader Model3.03.0
OpenGL2.12.1
OpenCLN/AN/A
VulkanN/AN/A

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

FX 3500 0.67
+6.3%
FX 5500 0.63

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

FX 3500 259
+7%
FX 5500 242

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.67 0.63
Recency 22 May 2006 20 April 2006
Maximum RAM amount 256 MB 1 GB
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 96 Watt

FX 3500 has a 6.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, and 20% lower power consumption.

FX 5500, on the other hand, has a 300% higher maximum VRAM amount.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Quadro FX 3500 and Quadro FX 5500.


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