GeForce 7800 GT vs Quadro FX 880M

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 7800 GT is positioned at rank 349 and the Quadro FX 880M is on rank 127, so the Quadro FX 880M 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 7800 GT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

13433%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

12906%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

12756%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

12733%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

12707%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

12635%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

12476%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

12430%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

12315%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

12281%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

12133%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

12107%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

11889%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

11881%

#334

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

14815%

#349

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

100%

#351

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#352

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

93%

#353

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

93%

#354

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

91%

#355

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

91%

#356

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

91%

#357

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

83%

#358

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

78%

#360

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

70%

#361

RADEON X800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $15

63%

#362

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

59%

#363

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

50%

#364

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

46%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 880M

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

100%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

92%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

87%

#112

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1247%

#127

Quadro FX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

97%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

94%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

93%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

90%

#136

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

90%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

84%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

84%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

83%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 7800 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 880M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 7800 GT	Quadro FX 880M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 7800 GT 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 7800 GT Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 880M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 7800 GT and Quadro FX 880M

GeForce 7800 GT

The GeForce 7800 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 244 points. Launch price was $699.

Quadro FX 880M

The Quadro FX 880M 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: 237 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 7800 GT scores 244 and the Quadro FX 880M reaches 237 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 7800 GT is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 880M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 240 (Quadro FX 880M). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 880M).

Feature	GeForce 7800 GT	Quadro FX 880M
G3D Mark Score	244+3%	237
Architecture	Kepler	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	2880+1100%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.345 TFLOPS+759%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	240+200%	80
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 7800 GT	Quadro FX 880M
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 7800 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 880M has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 880M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 880M) — the GeForce 7800 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 7800 GT	Quadro FX 880M
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	1 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+500%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 7800 GT draws 250W versus the Quadro FX 880M's 189W — a 27.8% difference. The Quadro FX 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 350W (Quadro FX 880M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.