GeForce Go 7800 GTX vs Quadro FX 1700

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is positioned at rank 179 and the Quadro FX 1700 is on rank 395, so the GeForce Go 7800 GTX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7800 GTX

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1036%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

996%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

984%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

982%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

980%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

975%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

962%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

959%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

950%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

947%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

936%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

934%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

917%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

917%

#93

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#94

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

97%

#95

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#164

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1143%

#179

GeForce Go 7800 GTX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#181

Radeon HD 8310E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#183

GeForce GT 610

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#185

Radeon HD 6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#186

Radeon HD 8450G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#187

Radeon HD 4830

MSRP: $130|Avg: $20

95%

#188

GeForce GT 140

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

95%

#189

GeForce GT 530

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#190

GeForce GT 620

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

94%

#191

Radeon R7 A8-7600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $25

93%

#192

GeForce GTS 240

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

92%

#193

RADEON HD6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#194

Radeon HD 7310

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1700

#380

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

47655%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

100%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

97%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

87%

#398

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

77%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

77%

#400

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

77%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

74%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

74%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

71%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

65%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

65%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

58%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

55%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

52%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 1700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7800 GTX.

Insight	GeForce Go 7800 GTX	Quadro FX 1700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 1700 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce Go 7800 GTX Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 1700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 7800 GTX and Quadro FX 1700

GeForce Go 7800 GTX

The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points. Launch price was $699.

Quadro FX 1700

The Quadro FX 1700 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: 216 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce Go 7800 GTX scores 210 and the Quadro FX 1700 reaches 216 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 1700 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1700). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1700).

Feature	GeForce Go 7800 GTX	Quadro FX 1700
G3D Mark Score	210	216+3%
Architecture	Kepler	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	2880+1100%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.345 TFLOPS+759%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	240+200%	80
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce Go 7800 GTX	Quadro FX 1700
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce Go 7800 GTX comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1700 has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 1700 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 1700) — the GeForce Go 7800 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce Go 7800 GTX	Quadro FX 1700
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+500%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs 10_0 (Quadro FX 1700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce Go 7800 GTX	Quadro FX 1700
DirectX	9.0c	10_0+11%
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 7800 GTX draws 250W versus the Quadro FX 1700's 189W — a 27.8% difference. The Quadro FX 1700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce Go 7800 GTX	Quadro FX 1700
TDP	250W	189W-24%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	0.8	1.1+38%