GeForce 9800M GTS vs Quadro FX 2700M

NVIDIA

GeForce 9800M GTS

2008Core: 500 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro FX 2700M

2008Core: 610 MHz
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GeForce 9800M GTS vs Quadro FX 2700M Performance Spectrum

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 GTS vs Quadro FX 2700M 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.

GeForce 9800M GTS vs Quadro FX 2700M: 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 GTS

2008

Why buy it

  • 6.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown 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 2700M

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 GTS 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.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
  • 26% higher power demand at 189W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce 9800M GTS is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro FX 2700M instead at 367 vs 357, 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 9800M 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 9800M GTS makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 9800M GTS vs Quadro FX 2700M Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce 9800M GTS

The GeForce 9800M 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: 357 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 2700M

The Quadro FX 2700M 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: 367 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9800M GTS scores 357 and the Quadro FX 2700M reaches 367 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800M GTS is built on G9x while the Quadro FX 2700M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 65 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 240 (Quadro FX 2700M).

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTSQuadro FX 2700M
G3D Mark Score
357
367+3%
Architecture
G9x
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
65 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
224
240+7%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 9800M GTS gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 2700M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTSQuadro FX 2700M
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 GTS and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 2700M.

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTSQuadro FX 2700M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9800M GTS draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 2700M's 189W — a 23% difference. The GeForce 9800M GTS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2700M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTSQuadro FX 2700M
TDP
150W-21%
189W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
90°C
Perf/Watt
2.4+26%
1.9