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GeForce 8600 GS
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Quadro FX 1700M
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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 8600 GS is positioned at rank 658 and the Quadro FX 1700M is on rank 129, so the Quadro FX 1700M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8600 GS
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1700M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8600 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 1700M.
| Insight | GeForce 8600 GS | Quadro FX 1700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8600 GS 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 8600 GS and Quadro FX 1700M
GeForce 8600 GS
The GeForce 8600 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 179 points.
Quadro FX 1700M
The Quadro FX 1700M 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: 173 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8600 GS scores 179 and the Quadro FX 1700M reaches 173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8600 GS is built on G9x while the Quadro FX 1700M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 65 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8600 GS) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1700M).
| Feature | GeForce 8600 GS | Quadro FX 1700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 179+3% | 173 |
| Architecture | G9x | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 240+7% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8600 GS | Quadro FX 1700M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 8600 GS | Quadro FX 1700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_0 (GeForce 8600 GS) vs 11.1 (10_0) (Quadro FX 1700M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8600 GS | Quadro FX 1700M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_0 | 11.1 (10_0)+11% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD vs PureVideo HD. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9 (GeForce 8600 GS) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro FX 1700M).
| Feature | GeForce 8600 GS | Quadro FX 1700M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD | PureVideo HD |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8600 GS draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 1700M's 189W — a 23% difference. The GeForce 8600 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8600 GS) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1700M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 8600 GS | Quadro FX 1700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-21% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 78°C-8% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2+33% | 0.9 |
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