GeForce 8800 GTS vs Quadro FX 2800M

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 8800 GTS vs Quadro FX 2800M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 8800 GTS vs Quadro FX 2800M: 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 8800 GTS

2008

Why buy it

✅7.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 150W instead of 189W, a 39W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 321 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2008 hardware with 321 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro FX 2800M

2008

Why buy it

✅219.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 321 MB).
✅More future proof: Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) on 55nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 8800 GTS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2008 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
❌26% higher power demand at 189W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 8800 GTS is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 7.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro FX 2800M instead at 415 vs 407, 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 8800 GTS 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?

GeForce 8800 GTS makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 8800 GTS vs Quadro FX 2800M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 8800 GTS

The GeForce 8800 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: 407 points.

Quadro FX 2800M

The Quadro FX 2800M 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: 415 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8800 GTS scores 407 and the Quadro FX 2800M reaches 415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8800 GTS is built on G9x while the Quadro FX 2800M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 65 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8800 GTS) vs 240 (Quadro FX 2800M).

Feature	GeForce 8800 GTS	Quadro FX 2800M
G3D Mark Score	407	415+2%
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 8800 GTS gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 2800M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 8800 GTS	Quadro FX 2800M
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 8800 GTS has 321 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 2800M carries 1 GB. Quadro FX 2800M gives you 219.5% 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 8800 GTS and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 2800M.

Feature	GeForce 8800 GTS	Quadro FX 2800M
VRAM Capacity	0.313 GB	1 GB+219%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8800 GTS draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 2800M's 189W — a 23% difference. The GeForce 8800 GTS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8800 GTS) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2800M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.