Quadro FX 1800 vs GeForce GT 330
Quadro FX 1800
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro FX 1800 is positioned at rank 364 and the GeForce GT 330 is on rank 260, so the GeForce GT 330 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 1800
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 330
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 330 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 330 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (768 MB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 330.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1800 | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 330 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $100), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 231.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1800 | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+231.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 1800 and GeForce GT 330
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.
GeForce GT 330
The GeForce GT 330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 393 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 1800 scores 395 and the GeForce GT 330 reaches 393 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 330 uses Pascal, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1800) vs 384 (GeForce GT 330). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1800) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 330).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 395 | 393 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+81% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1800 comes with 768 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 330 has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 1800 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 1800) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 330) — the GeForce GT 330 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.75 GB+50% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1800 draws 189W versus the GeForce GT 330's 30W — a 145.2% difference. The GeForce GT 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1800) vs 300W (GeForce GT 330). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 30W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 175mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1 | 13.1+524% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 1800 launched at $489 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GeForce GT 330 launched at $99 and now averages $30. The GeForce GT 330 costs 70% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.0 (Quadro FX 1800) vs 13.1 (GeForce GT 330) — the GeForce GT 330 offers 227.5% better value. The GeForce GT 330 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $489 | $99-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $30-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.0 | 13.1+228% |
| Codename | GT200B | GP108 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #815 | #641 |
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