Quadro FX 3500 vs FirePro 3D V8750
Quadro FX 3500
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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.
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 Quadro FX 3500 is positioned at rank 408 and the FirePro 3D V8750 is on rank 370, so the FirePro 3D V8750 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3500
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8750
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The FirePro 3D V8750 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The FirePro 3D V8750 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V8750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 380% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (2 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3500.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3500 | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-380%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+380%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V8750 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V8750 holds the technical lead. Priced at $500 (vs $1,599), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 1435% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3500 | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1435%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599) | ✅More affordable ($500) |
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 Quadro FX 3500 and FirePro 3D V8750
Quadro FX 3500
The Quadro FX 3500 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: 265 points. Launch price was $3,499.
FirePro 3D V8750
The FirePro 3D V8750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,272 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 3500 scores 265 versus the FirePro 3D V8750's 1,272 — the FirePro 3D V8750 leads by 380%. The Quadro FX 3500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the FirePro 3D V8750 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3500) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8750). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8750).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 265 | 1,272+380% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 2048+753% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+460% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 3500 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V8750 has 2 GB. The FirePro 3D V8750 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 3500) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8750) — the FirePro 3D V8750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 2 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3500 draws 189W versus the FirePro 3D V8750's 274W — a 36.7% difference. The Quadro FX 3500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3500) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8750). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-31% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 254mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 4.6+229% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3500 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $1599, while the FirePro 3D V8750 launched at $1799 and now averages $500. The FirePro 3D V8750 costs 68.7% less ($1099 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (Quadro FX 3500) vs 2.5 (FirePro 3D V8750) — the FirePro 3D V8750 offers 1150% better value. The FirePro 3D V8750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500 | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1599-11% | $1799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1599 | $500-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.2 | 2.5+1150% |
| Codename | GT200B | Tahiti |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #815 | #423 |
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