GRID M60-0Q vs Quadro FX 3800

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.

GRID M60-0Q vs Quadro FX 3800 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GRID M60-0Q vs Quadro FX 3800: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID M60-0Q

2015

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB 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 1.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
❌19% higher power demand at 225W vs 189W.
❌26600% longer card at 267mm vs 1mm.

Quadro FX 3800

2008

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 189W instead of 225W, a 36W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 267mm, a 266mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌2008 hardware with 1 GB 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?

GRID M60-0Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.4% in PassMark G3D (827 vs 824), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GRID M60-0Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 55nm and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2008. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro FX 3800 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 3800 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GRID M60-0Q has the stronger long-term case.

GRID M60-0Q vs Quadro FX 3800 Technical Specifications

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

GRID M60-0Q

The GRID M60-0Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 827 points.

Quadro FX 3800

The Quadro FX 3800 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: 824 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-0Q scores 827 and the Quadro FX 3800 reaches 824 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-0Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro FX 3800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3800). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800).

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Quadro FX 3800
G3D Mark Score	827	824
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	2048+753%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+676%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+60%	80
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Quadro FX 3800
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M60-0Q has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3800 carries 1 GB. Quadro FX 3800 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID M60-0Q and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 3800. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-0Q) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3800) — the GRID M60-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Quadro FX 3800
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 10_0 (Quadro FX 3800). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Quadro FX 3800
DirectX	12_1+20%	10_0
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GRID M60-0Q) vs PureVideo HD (Quadro FX 3800). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs PureVideo HD.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Quadro FX 3800
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	PureVideo HD
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	PureVideo HD

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-0Q draws 225W versus the Quadro FX 3800's 189W — a 17.4% difference. The Quadro FX 3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-0Q) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Quadro FX 3800
TDP	225W	189W-16%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	1mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Perf/Watt	3.7	4.4+19%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID M60-0Q came in at $0, while the Quadro FX 3800 launched at $799. On MSRP, GRID M60-0Q was 100+% cheaper ($799 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GRID M60-0Q) vs 1.0 (Quadro FX 3800) — the GRID M60-0Q offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GRID M60-0Q (2015 vs 2008).

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Quadro FX 3800
MSRP	$0-100%	$799
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	1.0
Codename	GM204	GT200B
Release	August 30 2015	November 11 2008
Ranking	#433	#815

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