Quadro FX 1800M vs Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
Quadro FX 1800M
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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 1800M is positioned at rank 62 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is on rank 689, so the Quadro FX 1800M 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 1800M
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 49900% more VRAM (1 GB vs 2 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1800M | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+49900%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 1800M 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 1800M and Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
Quadro FX 1800M
The Quadro FX 1800M 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: 486 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2
The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 1 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 660 MHz. It has 320 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 478 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 1800M scores 486 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 reaches 478 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1800M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 uses TeraScale, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 320 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 0.4224 TFLOPS ×2 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 486+2% | 478 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 320 ×2+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS+47% | 0.4224 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 80+400% | 16 ×2 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 1800M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 has 2 MB. The Quadro FX 1800M offers 49900% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+49900% | 0.002 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_1)+10% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 1800M) vs UVD (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs UVD.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP4) | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1800M draws 189W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2's 110W — a 52.8% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 110W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6 | 4.3+65% |
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