
GeForce 800M vs Quadro FX 1800M

GeForce 800M
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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 800M is positioned at rank 290 and the Quadro FX 1800M is on rank 62, so the Quadro FX 1800M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 800M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1800M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 800M is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce 800M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1800M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 800M.
| Insight | GeForce 800M | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| 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 1800M 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 800M and Quadro FX 1800M

GeForce 800M
The GeForce 800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 477 points.

Quadro FX 1800M
The Quadro FX 1800M 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: 486 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 800M scores 477 and the Quadro FX 1800M reaches 486 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 800M is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 1800M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 800M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1800M). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 800M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1800M).
| Feature | GeForce 800M | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 477 | 486+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS+39% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 16 | 80+400% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 800M | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 800M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1800M has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 1800M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 800M) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 1800M) — the GeForce 800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 800M | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 11.0 (GeForce 800M) vs 11.1 (10_1) (Quadro FX 1800M). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 800M | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.1 (10_1) |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.5+36% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 800M) vs None (Quadro FX 1800M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 800M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 1800M).
| Feature | GeForce 800M | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 800M draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 1800M's 189W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 800M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1800M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce 800M | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-83% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 14.5+458% | 2.6 |
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