GeForce 705M vs Quadro FX 3700M

GeForce 705M

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 1020 MHz

Quadro FX 3700M

2008Core: 610 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 705M

456

+1.1%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Quadro FX 3700M

189

451

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 GeForce 705M is positioned at rank 85 and the Quadro FX 3700M is on rank 357, so the GeForce 705M 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 3700M

#342

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

16414%

#357

Quadro FX 3700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

99%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

98%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

98%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

96%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

90%

#365

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

89%

#366

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

89%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

88%

#368

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

87%

#369

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

87%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

79%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

76%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

73%

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 3700M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 705M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 3700M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 705M	Quadro FX 3700M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
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 (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 705M 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 3700M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 705M and Quadro FX 3700M

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 3700M

The Quadro FX 3700M 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: 451 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 705M scores 456 and the Quadro FX 3700M reaches 451 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 705M is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 3700M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 705M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3700M). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 705M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3700M).

Feature	GeForce 705M	Quadro FX 3700M
G3D Mark Score	456+1%	451
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 3700M
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 GeForce 705M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3700M has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 3700M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 705M) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3700M) — the GeForce 705M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 705M	Quadro FX 3700M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
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 11 (10_0) (Quadro FX 3700M). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 705M	Quadro FX 3700M
DirectX	11.0	11 (10_0)
OpenGL	4.1+24%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 705M) vs No (Quadro FX 3700M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 705M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3700M).

Feature	GeForce 705M	Quadro FX 3700M
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo 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 3700M's 189W — a 86.4% difference. The GeForce 705M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 705M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3700M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.