GeForce 8800M GTS vs Quadro FX 3700

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 8800M GTS vs Quadro FX 3700 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 8800M GTS vs Quadro FX 3700: 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 8800M GTS

2008

Why buy it

✅19.7% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 150W instead of 189W, a 39W reduction.

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).

Quadro FX 3700

2008

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) on 55nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 8800M GTS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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?

GeForce 8800M GTS is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 19.7% in average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.7% in PassMark G3D (382 vs 372), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce 8800M 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?

Quadro FX 3700 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 3700 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 8800M GTS has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 8800M GTS vs Quadro FX 3700 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 8800M GTS

The GeForce 8800M 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: 382 points.

Quadro FX 3700

The Quadro FX 3700 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: 372 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8800M GTS scores 382 and the Quadro FX 3700 reaches 372 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8800M GTS is built on G9x while the Quadro FX 3700 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 65 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8800M GTS) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3700).

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTS	Quadro FX 3700
G3D Mark Score	382+3%	372
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 8800M GTS gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 3700 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTS	Quadro FX 3700
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)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce 8800M GTS and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 3700.

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTS	Quadro FX 3700
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8800M GTS) vs 10_0 (Quadro FX 3700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTS	Quadro FX 3700
DirectX	10.0	10_0
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8800M GTS draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 3700's 189W — a 23% difference. The GeForce 8800M GTS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8800M GTS) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3700). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.