GeForce GTS 350M vs Quadro FX 2700M

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 GTS 350M vs Quadro FX 2700M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTS 350M vs Quadro FX 2700M: 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 GTS 350M

2010

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 106W instead of 189W, a 83W reduction.
✅More future proof: Fermi (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro FX 2700M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2010 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 2700M

2008

Why buy it

✅12.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌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.
❌78.3% higher power demand at 189W vs 106W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro FX 2700M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 12.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTS 350M instead at 381 vs 367, 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 GTS 350M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, a 40nm process instead of 55nm, and a newer 2010 generation instead of 2008. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTS 350M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro FX 2700M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTS 350M vs Quadro FX 2700M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTS 350M

The GeForce GTS 350M 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: 381 points. Launch price was $129.

Quadro FX 2700M

The Quadro FX 2700M 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: 367 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTS 350M scores 381 and the Quadro FX 2700M reaches 367 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 350M is built on Fermi while the Quadro FX 2700M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 2700M). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2700M).

Feature	GeForce GTS 350M	Quadro FX 2700M
G3D Mark Score	381+4%	367
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTS 350M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 2700M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTS 350M	Quadro FX 2700M
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 GTS 350M has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 2700M carries 512 MB. GeForce GTS 350M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTS 350M and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 2700M.

Feature	GeForce GTS 350M	Quadro FX 2700M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTS 350M draws 106W versus the Quadro FX 2700M's 189W — a 56.3% difference. The GeForce GTS 350M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2700M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.