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GeForce GT 705
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Quadro FX 3700
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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.
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 705 is positioned at rank 199 and the Quadro FX 3700 is on rank 401, so the GeForce GT 705 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 705
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 705 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 705 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 Quadro FX 3700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 705 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 705 | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 705 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 705 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3215.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 705 | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3215.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 705 and Quadro FX 3700
GeForce GT 705
The GeForce GT 705 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 370 points. Launch price was $89.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 705 scores 370 and the Quadro FX 3700 reaches 372 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 705 is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 3700 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 705) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3700). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 705) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3700).
| Feature | GeForce GT 705 | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 370 | 372 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS+23% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 705 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 705 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3700 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 705 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 705 | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 705) vs 10_0 (Quadro FX 3700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 705 | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+10% | 10_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 705 draws 64W versus the Quadro FX 3700's 189W — a 98.8% difference. The GeForce GT 705 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 705) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3700). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 705 | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-66% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8+190% | 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 705 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 3700 launched at $1599 and now averages $500. The GeForce GT 705 costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.7 (GeForce GT 705) vs 0.7 (Quadro FX 3700) — the GeForce GT 705 offers 3428.6% better value. The GeForce GT 705 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GT 705 | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-96% | $1599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-97% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.7+3429% | 0.7 |
| Codename | GK107 | GT200B |
| Release | May 29 2014 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #777 | #815 |
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