GeForce 8600 GTS vs FirePro 3D V3700

GeForce 8600 GTS

2008Core: 500 MHz

FirePro 3D V3700

2014Core: 850 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 8600 GTS

150

185

+3.4%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

FirePro 3D V3700

274

179

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

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 GTS is positioned at rank 698 and the FirePro 3D V3700 is on rank 303, so the FirePro 3D V3700 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 8600 GTS

#687

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

11674%

#689

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

10583%

#690

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

10555%

#694

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

9598%

#695

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

9532%

#697

GeForce 8800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $50

100%

#698

GeForce 8600 GTS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $35

100%

#699

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

98%

#700

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#701

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

#702

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

96%

#703

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

95%

#704

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

95%

#705

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

92%

#706

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

89%

#707

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

88%

#708

Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

88%

#709

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

86%

#710

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

84%

#711

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

83%

#712

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3700

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

87%

#288

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8162%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

100%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

97%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

96%

#307

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

94%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

94%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

93%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

91%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

90%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

88%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

87%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

87%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

85%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The FirePro 3D V3700 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The FirePro 3D V3700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8600 GTS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8600 GTS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V3700.

Insight	GeForce 8600 GTS	FirePro 3D V3700
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V3700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V3700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $35), it costs 71% less, resulting in a 238.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 8600 GTS	FirePro 3D V3700
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+238.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35)	✅More affordable ($10)

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 8600 GTS Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V3700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8600 GTS and FirePro 3D V3700

GeForce 8600 GTS

The GeForce 8600 GTS 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: 185 points.

FirePro 3D V3700

The FirePro 3D V3700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 179 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8600 GTS scores 185 and the FirePro 3D V3700 reaches 179 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8600 GTS is built on G9x while the FirePro 3D V3700 uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8600 GTS) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3700).

Feature	GeForce 8600 GTS	FirePro 3D V3700
G3D Mark Score	185+3%	179
Architecture	G9x	GCN 1.0
Process Node	65 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	224	2048+814%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8600 GTS	FirePro 3D V3700
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 8600 GTS comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V3700 has 256 MB. The GeForce 8600 GTS offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 8600 GTS	FirePro 3D V3700
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8600 GTS) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3700). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 8600 GTS	FirePro 3D V3700
DirectX	10.0	10.1
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8600 GTS) vs UVD (FirePro 3D V3700). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8600 GTS) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3700).

Feature	GeForce 8600 GTS	FirePro 3D V3700
Encoder	No	UVD
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	UVD
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8600 GTS draws 150W versus the FirePro 3D V3700's 274W — a 58.5% difference. The GeForce 8600 GTS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8600 GTS) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V3700). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 198mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce 8600 GTS	FirePro 3D V3700
TDP	150W-45%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	198mm	168mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	65°C-24%
Perf/Watt	1.2+71%	0.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 8600 GTS launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the FirePro 3D V3700 launched at $99 and now averages $10. The FirePro 3D V3700 costs 71.4% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.3 (GeForce 8600 GTS) vs 17.9 (FirePro 3D V3700) — the FirePro 3D V3700 offers 237.7% better value. The FirePro 3D V3700 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).