GeForce 810A vs Quadro FX 4700 X2

NVIDIA

GeForce 810A

2014Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro FX 4700 X2

2008Core: 602 MHz
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GeForce 810A vs Quadro FX 4700 X2 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce 810A vs Quadro FX 4700 X2 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 810A vs Quadro FX 4700 X2: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 810A

2014

Why buy it

  • Costs $2,899 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
  • Delivers 2805.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.5 vs 0.2 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
  • Draws 33W instead of 150W, a 117W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro FX 4700 X2 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2014 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro FX 4700 X2

2008

Why buy it

  • 0.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • 2008 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 2899% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,999 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.2 vs 6.5 G3D/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
  • 354.5% higher power demand at 150W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro FX 4700 X2 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 0.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.2% in PassMark G3D (676 vs 655), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce 810A is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 55nm and a newer 2014 generation instead of 2008. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce 810A makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,899 cheaper on MSRP at $100 vs $2,999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2805.8% (6.5 vs 0.2), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro FX 4700 X2 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 810A vs Quadro FX 4700 X2 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce 810A

The GeForce 810A 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: 655 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 4700 X2

The Quadro FX 4700 X2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 676 points. Launch price was $1,799.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 810A scores 655 and the Quadro FX 4700 X2 reaches 676 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 810A is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 4700 X2 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 810A) vs 192 (Quadro FX 4700 X2). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 810A) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4700 X2).

FeatureGeForce 810AQuadro FX 4700 X2
G3D Mark Score
655
676+3%
Architecture
Maxwell
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
256+33%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5888 TFLOPS+27%
0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs
8
24+200%
TMUs
16
64+300%
L2 Cache
1 MB+426%
0.19 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 810A gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce 810AQuadro FX 4700 X2
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 810A has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 4700 X2 carries 4 GB. Quadro FX 4700 X2 gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 810A and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 4700 X2. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 810A) vs 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 4700 X2) — the GeForce 810A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 810AQuadro FX 4700 X2
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+426%
0.19 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 810A draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 4700 X2's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 810A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 810A) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4700 X2). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce 810AQuadro FX 4700 X2
TDP
33W-78%
150W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
19.8+340%
4.5
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 810A came in at $100, while the Quadro FX 4700 X2 launched at $2999. On MSRP, GeForce 810A was 96.7% cheaper ($2899 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.5 (GeForce 810A) vs 0.2 (Quadro FX 4700 X2) — the GeForce 810A offers 3150% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 810A (2014 vs 2008).

FeatureGeForce 810AQuadro FX 4700 X2
MSRP
$100-97%
$2999
Performance per Dollar
6.5+3150%
0.2
Codename
GM108
GT200B
Release
July 22 2014
November 11 2008
Ranking
#832
#884

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