GeForce GT 130 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.

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 GT 130 is positioned at rank 267 and the Quadro FX 3700 is on rank 401, so the GeForce GT 130 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 GT 130

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1904%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1829%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1808%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1805%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1801%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1791%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1768%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1762%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1745%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1741%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1720%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1716%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1685%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1684%

#252

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2100%

#267

GeForce GT 130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#268

Radeon M535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

98%

#269

Radeon HD 7310G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#271

Radeon HD 7450A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

94%

#272

Radeon HD 6450

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

94%

#273

Radeon HD 6230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#274

Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#275

Radeon E6760

MSRP: $240|Avg: $79

93%

#276

Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

93%

#278

Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

91%

#279

Radeon R4

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

91%

#281

Radeon R7 A10-8750

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

90%

#282

Radeon HD 6410D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3700

#385

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

64230%

#400

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

100%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

100%

#402

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

96%

#403

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

87%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

87%

#406

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

78%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

74%

#409

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

70%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

70%

#412

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

52%

#413

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

43%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GT 130 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 130 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 130 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3700.

Insight	GeForce GT 130	Quadro FX 3700
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+200%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 130 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 130 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2460.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 130	Quadro FX 3700
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2460.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 130 and Quadro FX 3700

GeForce GT 130

The GeForce GT 130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 381 points. Launch price was $79.

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 GT 130 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 GT 130 is built on Pascal while the Quadro FX 3700 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 130) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3700). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 130) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3700).

Feature	GeForce GT 130	Quadro FX 3700
G3D Mark Score	381+2%	372
Architecture	Pascal	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS+81%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 130	Quadro FX 3700
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 130 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3700 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 130 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 130) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 3700) — the GeForce GT 130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 130	Quadro FX 3700
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB+200%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce GT 130) vs 10_0 (Quadro FX 3700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 130	Quadro FX 3700
DirectX	10.0	10_0
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 130 draws 30W versus the Quadro FX 3700's 189W — a 145.2% difference. The GeForce GT 130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 130) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3700). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GT 130	Quadro FX 3700
TDP	30W-84%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	229mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	12.7+535%	2.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 130 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Quadro FX 3700 launched at $1599 and now averages $500. The GeForce GT 130 costs 96% less ($480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.1 (GeForce GT 130) vs 0.7 (Quadro FX 3700) — the GeForce GT 130 offers 2628.6% better value. The GeForce GT 130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).