FirePro 3D V3800 vs Quadro FX 3600M

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.

FirePro 3D V3800 vs Quadro FX 3600M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro 3D V3800 vs Quadro FX 3600M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 3D V3800

2010

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 74W instead of 189W, a 115W reduction.
✅More future proof: TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2010 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro FX 3600M

2008

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌2008 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 3.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌155.4% higher power demand at 189W vs 74W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro 3D V3800 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.1% in PassMark G3D (472 vs 467), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro 3D V3800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 40nm process instead of 55nm and a newer 2010 generation instead of 2008. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro 3D V3800 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro 3D V3800 vs Quadro FX 3600M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V3800 and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 3600M.

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

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is FirePro 3D V3800 (2010 vs 2008).

Feature	FirePro 3D V3800	Quadro FX 3600M
MSRP	$129	—
Codename	Juniper	GT200B
Release	April 26 2010	November 11 2008
Ranking	#780	#815

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