GeForce 710M vs Quadro FX 3700M

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 710M is positioned at rank 306 and the Quadro FX 3700M is on rank 357, so the GeForce 710M 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 710M

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

94%

#296

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

727%

#298

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

659%

#299

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

657%

#303

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

598%

#304

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

594%

#306

GeForce 710M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

99%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

98%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

95%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

95%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

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 710M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 710M 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 Quadro FX 3700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 710M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 710M	Quadro FX 3700M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3700M 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 710M Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 3700M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 710M and Quadro FX 3700M

GeForce 710M

The GeForce 710M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 448 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 710M scores 448 and the Quadro FX 3700M reaches 451 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 710M is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 3700M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 710M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3700M). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 710M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3700M).

Feature	GeForce 710M	Quadro FX 3700M
G3D Mark Score	448	451
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+45%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 710M	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 710M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3700M has 1 GB. The GeForce 710M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 710M) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3700M) — the GeForce 710M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 710M	Quadro FX 3700M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 710M) vs 11 (10_0) (Quadro FX 3700M). OpenGL: 4.5 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 710M	Quadro FX 3700M
DirectX	11.0	11 (10_0)
OpenGL	4.5+36%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 710M) vs No (Quadro FX 3700M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 710M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3700M).

Feature	GeForce 710M	Quadro FX 3700M
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo VP2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 710M draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 3700M's 189W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 710M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 710M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3700M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.