Radeon HD 3300 vs Quadro FX 3800
Radeon HD 3300
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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.
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 Radeon HD 3300 is positioned at rank 251 and the Quadro FX 3800 is on rank 347, so the Radeon HD 3300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3300
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 548.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3300.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3300 | Quadro FX 3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-548.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+548.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 3800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 3800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $20), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 62.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3300 | Quadro FX 3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+62.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 3300 and Quadro FX 3800
Radeon HD 3300
The Radeon HD 3300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 127 points. Launch price was $180.
Quadro FX 3800
The Quadro FX 3800 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: 824 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 3300 scores 127 versus the Quadro FX 3800's 824 — the Quadro FX 3800 leads by 548.8%. The Radeon HD 3300 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro FX 3800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 3300) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3800). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3300) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | Quadro FX 3800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 127 | 824+549% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+433% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+209% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | Quadro FX 3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 3300 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3800 has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 3800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 3300) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 3800) — the Radeon HD 3300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | Quadro FX 3800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Radeon HD 3300) vs 10_0 (Quadro FX 3800). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | Quadro FX 3800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Legacy (Radeon HD 3300) vs PureVideo HD (Quadro FX 3800). Decoder: UVD+ vs PureVideo HD.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | Quadro FX 3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Legacy | PureVideo HD |
| Decoder | UVD+ | PureVideo HD |
| Codecs | H.264/AVC,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3300 draws 186W versus the Quadro FX 3800's 189W — a 1.6% difference. The Radeon HD 3300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3300) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | Quadro FX 3800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W-2% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 4.4+529% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 3300 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Quadro FX 3800 launched at $799 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 3300 costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.4 (Radeon HD 3300) vs 41.2 (Quadro FX 3800) — the Quadro FX 3800 offers 62.2% better value. The Radeon HD 3300 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | Quadro FX 3800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-96% | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-75% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.4 | 41.2+62% |
| Codename | Cayman | GT200B |
| Release | December 1 2011 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #598 | #815 |
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