GeForce 800A vs Quadro FX 3700M
GeForce 800A
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 800A is positioned at rank 504 and the Quadro FX 3700M is on rank 357, so the Quadro FX 3700M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 800A
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3700M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 800A is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce 800A 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 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 800A.
| Insight | GeForce 800A | Quadro FX 3700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 800A and Quadro FX 3700M
GeForce 800A
The GeForce 800A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 435 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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 800A scores 435 and the Quadro FX 3700M reaches 451 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 800A is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 3700M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 800A) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3700M). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 800A) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3700M).
| Feature | GeForce 800A | Quadro FX 3700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 435 | 451+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 256+7% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 0.6221 TFLOPS+6% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 16 | 80+400% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 800A | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 800A 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: 1 MB (GeForce 800A) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3700M) — the GeForce 800A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 800A | Quadro FX 3700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 800A) vs 11 (10_0) (Quadro FX 3700M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 800A | Quadro FX 3700M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce 800A) vs No (Quadro FX 3700M). Decoder: VP5 vs PureVideo VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 800A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3700M).
| Feature | GeForce 800A | Quadro FX 3700M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC | No |
| Decoder | VP5 | PureVideo VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 800A draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 3700M's 189W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 800A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 800A) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3700M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 800A | Quadro FX 3700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-83% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.2+450% | 2.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 800A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 800A | Quadro FX 3700M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | GT200B |
| Release | July 22 2014 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #832 | #815 |
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