GeForce GTS 250 vs Quadro FX 3800M
GeForce GTS 250
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GTS 250 is positioned at rank 246 and the Quadro FX 3800M is on rank 46, so the Quadro FX 3800M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 250
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3800M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTS 250.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 250 | Quadro FX 3800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3800M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 250 and Quadro FX 3800M
GeForce GTS 250
The GeForce GTS 250 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 569 points. Launch price was $129.
Quadro FX 3800M
The Quadro FX 3800M 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: 572 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 250 scores 569 and the Quadro FX 3800M reaches 572 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 250 is built on Fermi while the Quadro FX 3800M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 250) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3800M). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 250) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800M).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Quadro FX 3800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 569 | 572 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 240+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 0.6221 TFLOPS+3% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Quadro FX 3800M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Quadro FX 3800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 250) vs 10 (Quadro FX 3800M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Quadro FX 3800M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+11% | 10 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP5 (GeForce GTS 250) vs None (Quadro FX 3800M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 250) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3800M).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Quadro FX 3800M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD (VP2) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 250 draws 106W versus the Quadro FX 3800M's 189W — a 56.3% difference. The GeForce GTS 250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTS 250) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3800M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 90.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Quadro FX 3800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W-44% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.4+80% | 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 250 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Quadro FX 3800M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GF106 | GT200B |
| Release | September 13 2010 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #791 | #815 |
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