Mobility Radeon HD 3870 vs Quadro FX 2700

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 Mobility Radeon HD 3870 is positioned at rank 509 and the Quadro FX 2700 is on rank 203, so the Quadro FX 2700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3870

#499

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2555%

#501

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2316%

#502

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2310%

#506

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2100%

#507

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2086%

#509

Mobility Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

100%

#510

GeForce 9800 S

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#511

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#512

Radeon HD 8650G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#513

Radeon HD 7660D

MSRP: $122|Avg: $15

99%

#514

Radeon HD 8510G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#515

Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#516

Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $150

97%

#517

GeForce 8200

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

96%

#518

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#519

GeForce 9500M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

96%

#520

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#521

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

95%

#522

Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#523

Radeon HD 8610G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#524

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 2700

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

99%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

98%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

94%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

92%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

90%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

90%

#188

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2721%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#206

FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

98%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

97%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

94%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

94%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

93%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

93%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

92%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

92%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 2700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 3870	Quadro FX 2700
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 236.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 3870	Quadro FX 2700
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+236.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 3870 and Quadro FX 2700

Mobility Radeon HD 3870

The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 548 points.

Quadro FX 2700

The Quadro FX 2700 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: 543 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 scores 548 and the Quadro FX 2700 reaches 543 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 2700 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870) vs 240 (Quadro FX 2700). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3870) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2700).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3870	Quadro FX 2700
G3D Mark Score	548	543
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	800+233%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.12 TFLOPS+80%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3870	Quadro FX 2700
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 2700 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 2700 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3870	Quadro FX 2700
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 2700's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3870) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3870	Quadro FX 2700
TDP	50W-74%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	11.0+279%	2.9

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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 2700 launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.5 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870) vs 10.9 (Quadro FX 2700) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 offers 234.9% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3870	Quadro FX 2700
MSRP	$129	$100-22%
Avg Price (30d)	$15-70%	$50
Performance per Dollar	36.5+235%	10.9
Codename	Broadway	GT200B
Release	January 7 2010	November 11 2008
Ranking	#846	#815