FirePro 3D V3800 vs Quadro FX 3600M

FirePro 3D V3800

2010Core: 690 MHz

Quadro FX 3600M

2008Core: 610 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 3D V3800

472

+1.1%

Radeon HD 8490

Radeon HD 8370D

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

467

0.0%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 FirePro 3D V3800 is positioned at rank 238 and the Quadro FX 3600M is on rank 65, so the Quadro FX 3600M 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 V3800

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

99%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

87%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

81%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

79%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

78%

#223

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4036%

#238

FirePro 3D V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

100%

#240

Quadro K600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

99%

#241

FirePro S7000

MSRP: $1249|Avg: $40

99%

#242

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

98%

#243

FirePro V7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $100

96%

#244

Quadro P500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

91%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

86%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

86%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

80%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

78%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3600M

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

100%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

99%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

99%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

94%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

92%

#50

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

633%

#65

Quadro FX 3600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

96%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

94%

#73

T1000

MSRP: $350|Avg: $382

94%

#74

Quadro P620

MSRP: $170|Avg: $48

93%

#78

Radeon Pro 570

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

90%

#80

T400

MSRP: $180|Avg: $179

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V3800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3600M.

Insight	FirePro 3D V3800	Quadro FX 3600M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro 3D V3800 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 V3800 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 3600M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V3800 and Quadro FX 3600M

FirePro 3D V3800

The FirePro 3D V3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 472 points. Launch price was $479.

Quadro FX 3600M

The Quadro FX 3600M 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: 467 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V3800 scores 472 and the Quadro FX 3600M reaches 467 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V3800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 3600M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3600M). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3600M).

Feature	FirePro 3D V3800	Quadro FX 3600M
G3D Mark Score	472+1%	467
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	800+233%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.104 TFLOPS+77%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V3800	Quadro FX 3600M
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro 3D V3800	Quadro FX 3600M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 10 (Quadro FX 3600M). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro 3D V3800	Quadro FX 3600M
DirectX	11.2+12%	10
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	4.4+33%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs None (Quadro FX 3600M). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3600M).

Feature	FirePro 3D V3800	Quadro FX 3600M
Encoder	UVD 2.3	None
Decoder	UVD 2.3	PureVideo HD (VP2)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V3800 draws 74W versus the Quadro FX 3600M's 189W — a 87.5% difference. The FirePro 3D V3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3800) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3600M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 85.

Feature	FirePro 3D V3800	Quadro FX 3600M
TDP	74W-61%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	0mm
Height	64mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65°C-24%	85
Perf/Watt	6.4+156%	2.5