Quadro FX 1700M vs GeForce 8500 GT
Quadro FX 1700M
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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 Quadro FX 1700M is positioned at rank 129 and the GeForce 8500 GT is on rank 647, so the Quadro FX 1700M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1700M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8500 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 8500 GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1700M | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 1700M 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 Quadro FX 1700M and GeForce 8500 GT
Quadro FX 1700M
The Quadro FX 1700M 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: 173 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce 8500 GT
The GeForce 8500 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 169 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 1700M scores 173 and the GeForce 8500 GT reaches 169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1700M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 8500 GT uses G9x, both on 55 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1700M) vs 224 (GeForce 8500 GT).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1700M | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 173+2% | 169 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 240+7% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1700M | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro FX 1700M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8500 GT has 1 GB. The GeForce 8500 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1700M | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (Quadro FX 1700M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8500 GT). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1700M | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+11% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro FX 1700M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8500 GT).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1700M | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1700M draws 189W versus the GeForce 8500 GT's 150W — a 23% difference. The GeForce 8500 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1700M) vs 350W (GeForce 8500 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1700M | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 150W-21% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 1.1+22% |
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