Quadro FX 1700
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Quadro FX 1700 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 1700

2008Core: 610 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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. The Quadro FX 1700 is positioned at rank #395 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1700

#380
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
47655%
#395
Quadro FX 1700
MSRP: $699|Avg: $500
100%
#396
GRID P40-6Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
97%
#397
Quadro FX 540
MSRP: $299|Avg: $15
87%
#398
Tesla M2070-Q
MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50
77%
#399
Quadro FX 1500
MSRP: $699|Avg: $30
77%
#400
Quadro 7000
MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300
77%
#401
Quadro FX 3700
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500
74%
#402
Quadro FX 4700 X2
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15
74%
#403
GRID M10-0B
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000
71%
#404
Quadro FX 4600
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50
65%
#405
GRID K340
MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57
65%
#407
Quadro FX 5600
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50
58%
#408
Quadro FX 3500
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599
55%
#410
Quadro FX 1400
MSRP: $799|Avg: $30
52%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2008). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9303.7% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 1700.

InsightQuadro FX 1700GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-9303.7%)
Leading raw performance (+9303.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $500 for the Quadro FX 1700, it costs 44% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 16692.3% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro FX 1700GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+16692.3%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)
More affordable ($280)

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 Quadro FX 1700 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 1700

The Quadro FX 1700 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: 216 points. Launch price was $3,499.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 1700 scores 216 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 9303.7%. The Quadro FX 1700 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 55 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1700) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1700) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureQuadro FX 1700GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
216
20,312+9304%
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
55 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
240
4864+1927%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS+2504%
ROPs
32
80+150%
TMUs
80
152+90%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
4 MB+1500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 1700GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 1700 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 1700) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 1700GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
8 GB+1500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
256-bit+300%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
4 MB+1500%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10_0 (Quadro FX 1700) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro FX 1700GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
10_0
12 Ultimate (12_2)+20%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 1700 draws 189W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 5.7% difference. The Quadro FX 1700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1700) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureQuadro FX 1700GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
189W-6%
200W
Recommended PSU
350W-42%
600W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
168mm
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
1.1
101.6+9136%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 1700 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 44% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.4 (Quadro FX 1700) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 18025% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 1700GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$699
$399-43%
Avg Price (30d)
$500
$280-44%
Performance per Dollar
0.4
72.5+18025%
Codename
GT200B
GA104
Release
November 11 2008
December 1 2020
Ranking
#815
#73