GeForce 8600M GS vs Quadro FX 370M

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 8600M GS is positioned at rank 702 and the Quadro FX 370M is on rank 354, so the Quadro FX 370M 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 8600M GS

#691

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

12199%

#693

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

11058%

#694

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

11029%

#698

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

10029%

#699

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

9961%

#701

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

100%

#702

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#703

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

99%

#704

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

99%

#705

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

97%

#706

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

93%

#707

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#708

Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#709

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#710

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

88%

#711

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

87%

#712

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

82%

#713

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

82%

#714

RADEON E4690

MSRP: $558|Avg: $558

82%

#715

MOBILITY RADEON X300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

76%

#716

MOBILITY RADEON X700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

75%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 370M

#339

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

15885%

#354

Quadro FX 370M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

98%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

98%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

97%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

96%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

95%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

95%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

92%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

87%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

86%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

86%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

85%

#368

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

84%

#369

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 370M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8600M GS.

Insight	GeForce 8600M GS	Quadro FX 370M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%)
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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 370M 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.

GeForce 8600M GS Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 370M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8600M GS and Quadro FX 370M

GeForce 8600M GS

The GeForce 8600M 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: 89 points.

Quadro FX 370M

The Quadro FX 370M 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: 93 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8600M GS scores 89 and the Quadro FX 370M reaches 93 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8600M GS is built on G9x while the Quadro FX 370M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 65 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8600M GS) vs 240 (Quadro FX 370M).

Feature	GeForce 8600M GS	Quadro FX 370M
G3D Mark Score	89	93+4%
Architecture	G9x	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	65 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	224	240+7%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8600M GS	Quadro FX 370M
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)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 8600M GS	Quadro FX 370M
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8600M GS draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 370M's 189W — a 23% difference. The GeForce 8600M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8600M GS) vs 350W (Quadro FX 370M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.