GeForce GTS 350M vs Quadro FX 3700
GeForce GTS 350M
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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 350M is positioned at rank 162 and the Quadro FX 3700 is on rank 401, so the GeForce GTS 350M 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 350M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 350M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 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 GTS 350M | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑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 |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTS 350M 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 350M and Quadro FX 3700
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 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 GTS 350M 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 GTS 350M is built on Fermi while the Quadro FX 3700 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3700). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3700).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 350M | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 381+2% | 372 |
| 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 350M | 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 GTS 350M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3700 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTS 350M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 350M | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 10_0 (Quadro FX 3700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 350M | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_1)+11% | 10_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 350M draws 106W versus the Quadro FX 3700's 189W — a 56.3% difference. The GeForce GTS 350M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3700). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 350M | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W-44% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.6+80% | 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 350M is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 350M | Quadro FX 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $500 |
| Codename | GF106 | GT200B |
| Release | September 13 2010 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #791 | #815 |
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