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GeForce 9800M GT vs Quadro FX 3700

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NVIDIA

GeForce 9800M GT

2008Core: 500 MHz
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Quadro FX 3700

2008Core: 610 MHz
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GeForce 9800M GT vs Quadro FX 3700 Performance Spectrum

GeForce 9800M GT
0.5 GB 150
381
+2.4%
brand logoGeForce GT 240M
brand logoGeForce GT 415
brand logoGeForce 610M
brand logoGeForce GT 610
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 3GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 3GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
Quadro FX 3700
0.5 GB 189
372
0.0%
brand logoGeForce 7950 GX2
brand logoGeForce 7800 GT
brand logoGeForce 510
brand logoGeForce GT 610
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 3GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 3GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

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.

GeForce 9800M GT vs Quadro FX 3700 FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce 9800M GT
low17 FPS
medium14 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 3700
low17 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce 9800M GT
low17 FPS
medium14 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 3700
low17 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce 9800M GT
low17 FPS
medium14 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 3700
low17 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce 9800M GT
low17 FPS
medium14 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 3700
low17 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce 9800M GT
low17 FPS
medium14 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 3700
low17 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce 9800M GT
low17 FPS
medium14 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 3700
low8 FPS
medium5 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra3 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce 9800M GT
low17 FPS
medium14 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 3700
low17 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce 9800M GT
low17 FPS
medium14 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 3700
low17 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce 9800M GT
low17 FPS
medium14 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 3700
low17 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce 9800M GT
low17 FPS
medium14 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1080P
Quadro FX 3700
low17 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
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GeForce 9800M GT 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 9800M GT

2008

Why buy it

  • ✅18.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅Costs $1,439 less on MSRP ($160 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 923.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.4 vs 0.2 G3D/$ ($160 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
  • ✅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.

Quadro FX 3700

2008

Why buy it

  • ✅More future proof: Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) on 55nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 9800M GT across 50 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.
  • ❌
    899.4% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,599 MSRPvs$160 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.2 vs 2.4 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $160 MSRP).
  • ❌26% higher power demand at 189W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce 9800M GT is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 18.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.4% in PassMark G3D (381 vs 372), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce 9800M 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?
GeForce 9800M GT makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,439 cheaper on MSRP at $160 vs $1,599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 923.6% (2.4 vs 0.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce 9800M GT vs Quadro FX 3700 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce 9800M GT

The GeForce 9800M 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: 381 points.

NVIDIA

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 9800M GT scores 381 and the Quadro FX 3700 reaches 372 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800M GT is built on G9x while the Quadro FX 3700 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 65 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800M GT) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3700).

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTQuadro FX 3700
G3D Mark Score
381+2%
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 9800M GT 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.

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTQuadro 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 9800M GT and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 3700.

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTQuadro 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 9800M GT) vs 10_0 (Quadro FX 3700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTQuadro FX 3700
DirectX
10.0
10_0
Max Displays
1
2+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9800M GT draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 3700's 189W — a 23% difference. The GeForce 9800M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800M GT) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3700). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTQuadro FX 3700
TDP
150W-21%
189W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
229mm
Height
0mm
—
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
90°C
—
Perf/Watt
2.5+25%
2.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 9800M GT came in at $160, while the Quadro FX 3700 launched at $1599. On MSRP, GeForce 9800M GT was 90% cheaper ($1439 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.4 (GeForce 9800M GT) vs 0.2 (Quadro FX 3700) — the GeForce 9800M GT offers 1100% better value.

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTQuadro FX 3700
MSRP
$160-90%
$1599
Performance per Dollar
2.4+1100%
0.2
Codename
NB9E-GTX
GT200B
Release
July 15 2008
November 11 2008
Ranking
#825
#815
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