FirePro 3D V3700 vs Quadro FX 1500M

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 FirePro 3D V3700 is positioned at rank 303 and the Quadro FX 1500M is on rank 307, so the FirePro 3D V3700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3700

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

87%

#288

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8162%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

100%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

97%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

96%

#307

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

94%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

94%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

93%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

91%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

90%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

88%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

87%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

87%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

85%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1500M

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

92%

#291

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8639%

#306

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

100%

#307

Quadro FX 1500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#308

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

99%

#309

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

98%

#310

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

96%

#311

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

95%

#312

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

94%

#313

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

92%

#314

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

92%

#316

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

90%

#317

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

89%

#318

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

89%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

89%

#320

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

88%

#321

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The FirePro 3D V3700 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The FirePro 3D V3700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1500M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V3700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 1500M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro 3D V3700	Quadro FX 1500M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro 3D V3700 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

FirePro 3D V3700 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V3700 and Quadro FX 1500M

FirePro 3D V3700

The FirePro 3D V3700 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: 179 points.

Quadro FX 1500M

The Quadro FX 1500M 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: 171 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V3700 scores 179 and the Quadro FX 1500M reaches 171 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V3700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 1500M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1500M). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1500M).

Feature	FirePro 3D V3700	Quadro FX 1500M
G3D Mark Score	179+5%	171
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	2048+753%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+460%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+60%	80
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V3700	Quadro FX 1500M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V3700 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1500M has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 1500M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 1500M) — the FirePro 3D V3700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro 3D V3700	Quadro FX 1500M
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V3700 draws 274W versus the Quadro FX 1500M's 189W — a 36.7% difference. The Quadro FX 1500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3700) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1500M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro 3D V3700	Quadro FX 1500M
TDP	274W	189W-31%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	0.7	0.9+29%