FirePro V5800 vs Quadro CX

When comparing FirePro V5800 and Quadro CX, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro V5800 and Quadro CX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro V5800
Quadro CX

Main Specs

  FirePro V5800 Quadro CX
Power consumption (TDP) 74 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1536 MB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video
 
  • Quadro CX has 102% more power consumption, than FirePro V5800.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Quadro CX has 1535 GB more memory, than FirePro V5800.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro V5800 is build with TeraScale 2 architecture, and Quadro CX - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro V5800 is 88 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.
  • FirePro V5800 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro CX - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Quadro CX is 38 mm longer, than FirePro V5800.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro V5800 is 2400 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 6−7 1−2
ultra / 1080p 4−5 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 16−18 10−12
medium / 1080p 7−8 2−3
The average gaming FPS of FirePro V5800 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Quadro CX.

Full Specs

  FirePro V5800 Quadro CX
Architecture TeraScale 2 Tesla 2.0
Code name Juniper GT200B
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 26 April 2010 11 November 2008
Pipelines 800 192
Core clock speed 690 MHz 602 MHz
Transistor count 1,040 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 27.60 38.53
Floating-point performance 1,104.0 gflops 462.3 gflops
Length 229 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 64 GB/s 76.8 GB/s
DirectX 11.2 (11_0) 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 5.0 4.0
OpenGL 4.4 3.3
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA 1.3