GeForce 8700M GT vs Quadro FX 380M

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 8700M GT vs Quadro FX 380M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 8700M GT vs Quadro FX 380M: 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 8700M GT

2008

Why buy it

✅Draws 150W instead of 189W, a 39W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro FX 380M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2008 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro FX 380M

2008

Why buy it

✅0.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
✅More future proof: Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) on 55nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2008 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌26% higher power demand at 189W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro FX 380M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 0.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce 8700M GT instead at 124 vs 121, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 8700M GT is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro FX 380M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro FX 380M is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 8700M GT has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 8700M GT vs Quadro FX 380M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 8700M GT

The GeForce 8700M GT 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: 124 points.

Quadro FX 380M

The Quadro FX 380M 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: 121 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8700M GT scores 124 and the Quadro FX 380M reaches 121 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8700M GT is built on G9x while the Quadro FX 380M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 65 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8700M GT) vs 240 (Quadro FX 380M).

Feature	GeForce 8700M GT	Quadro FX 380M
G3D Mark Score	124+2%	121
Architecture	G9x	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	65 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	224	240+7%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 8700M GT gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 380M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 8700M GT	Quadro FX 380M
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 8700M GT has 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 380M carries 512 MB. Quadro FX 380M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce 8700M GT and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 380M.

Feature	GeForce 8700M GT	Quadro FX 380M
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8700M GT) vs 11.1 (FL10_1) (Quadro FX 380M). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 8700M GT	Quadro FX 380M
DirectX	10.0	11.1 (FL10_1)+11%
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8700M GT) vs VP4 (Quadro FX 380M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8700M GT) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro FX 380M).

Feature	GeForce 8700M GT	Quadro FX 380M
Encoder	No	VP4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8700M GT draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 380M's 189W — a 23% difference. The GeForce 8700M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8700M GT) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.