GeForce 9800M GTX vs Quadro FX 3600M

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 GTX vs Quadro FX 3600M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 9800M GTX vs Quadro FX 3600M: 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 GTX

2008

Why buy it

✅1.2% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 189W, a 39W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2008 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro FX 3600M

2008

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 9800M GTX across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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 1.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
❌26% higher power demand at 189W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 9800M GTX is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.2% in average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro FX 3600M instead at 467 vs 454, 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 GTX is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 9800M GTX makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 9800M GTX vs Quadro FX 3600M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 9800M GTX

The GeForce 9800M GTX 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: 454 points.

Quadro FX 3600M

The Quadro FX 3600M 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: 467 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9800M GTX scores 454 and the Quadro FX 3600M reaches 467 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800M GTX is built on G9x while the Quadro FX 3600M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 65 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3600M).

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTX	Quadro FX 3600M
G3D Mark Score	454	467+3%
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 GTX gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 3600M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTX	Quadro FX 3600M
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 9800M GTX has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3600M carries 512 MB. GeForce 9800M GTX 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 9800M GTX and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 3600M.

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTX	Quadro FX 3600M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	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 GTX) vs 10 (Quadro FX 3600M). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTX	Quadro FX 3600M
DirectX	10.0	10
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs None (Quadro FX 3600M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3600M).

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTX	Quadro FX 3600M
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP3	PureVideo HD (VP2)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9800M GTX draws 150W versus the Quadro FX 3600M's 189W — a 23% difference. The GeForce 9800M GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3600M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85.