GeForce GTX 260M vs Quadro FX 1800

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 GTX 260M vs Quadro FX 1800 FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 260M vs Quadro FX 1800: 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 GTX 260M

2008

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 768 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro FX 1800 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2008 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $489 MSRP).

Quadro FX 1800

2008

Why buy it

✅3.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($489 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 768 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2008 hardware with 768 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro FX 1800 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.4% in PassMark G3D (395 vs 382), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 260M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 768 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro FX 1800 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro FX 1800 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 260M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 260M vs Quadro FX 1800 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 260M

The GeForce GTX 260M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 182W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 382 points. Launch price was $449.

Quadro FX 1800

The Quadro FX 1800 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: 395 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 260M scores 382 and the Quadro FX 1800 reaches 395 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 260M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Quadro FX 1800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 65 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1800). Raw compute: 0.4769 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1800).

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M	Quadro FX 1800
G3D Mark Score	382	395+3%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	65 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	192	240+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4769 TFLOPS	0.6221 TFLOPS+30%
ROPs	28	32+14%
TMUs	64	80+25%
L2 Cache	224 KB	256 KB+14%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 260M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 1800 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M	Quadro FX 1800
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 GTX 260M has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1800 carries 768 MB. GeForce GTX 260M gives you 33.3% 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 GTX 260M and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 1800. L2 Cache: 224 KB (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 1800) — the Quadro FX 1800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M	Quadro FX 1800
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+33%	0.75 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	224 KB	256 KB+14%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 260M draws 182W versus the Quadro FX 1800's 189W — a 3.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 260M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1800). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.