GeForce 705M vs Quadro FX 3600M

GeForce 705M

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 1020 MHz

Quadro FX 3600M

2008Core: 610 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 705M

456

0.0%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Quadro FX 3600M

189

467

+2.4%

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 GeForce 705M is positioned at rank 85 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 GeForce 705M

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

98%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#75

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

238%

#77

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

216%

#78

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

215%

#82

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

196%

#83

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

194%

#85

GeForce 705M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

100%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

97%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

95%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

93%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 705M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 705M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3600M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 705M.

Insight	GeForce 705M	Quadro FX 3600M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3600M 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.

GeForce 705M Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 3600M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 705M and Quadro FX 3600M

GeForce 705M

The GeForce 705M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 456 points.

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 GeForce 705M scores 456 and the Quadro FX 3600M reaches 467 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 705M is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 3600M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 705M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3600M). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 705M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3600M).

Feature	GeForce 705M	Quadro FX 3600M
G3D Mark Score	456	467+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	640+167%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.306 TFLOPS+110%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 705M	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: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 705M) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3600M) — the GeForce 705M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 705M	Quadro FX 3600M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 705M) vs 10 (Quadro FX 3600M). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 705M	Quadro FX 3600M
DirectX	11.0+10%	10
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	4.1+24%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 705M) vs None (Quadro FX 3600M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 705M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3600M).

Feature	GeForce 705M	Quadro FX 3600M
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD (VP2)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 705M draws 75W versus the Quadro FX 3600M's 189W — a 86.4% difference. The GeForce 705M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 705M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3600M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.