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Quadro FX 2700
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GeForce GT 820M
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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 2700 is positioned at rank 203 and the GeForce GT 820M is on rank 134, so the GeForce GT 820M 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 2700
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 820M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 820M is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 820M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 2700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 2700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 820M.
| Insight | Quadro FX 2700 | GeForce GT 820M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 2700 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 2700 and GeForce GT 820M
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.
GeForce GT 820M
The GeForce GT 820M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 542 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 2700 scores 543 and the GeForce GT 820M reaches 542 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 2700 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 820M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 2700) vs 1,536 (GeForce GT 820M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2700) vs 1.659 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 820M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2700 | GeForce GT 820M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 543 | 542 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1536+540% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.659 TFLOPS+167% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 96+20% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 2700 | GeForce GT 820M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2700 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 820M has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 2700 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 2700) vs 2 MB (GeForce GT 820M) — the GeForce GT 820M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2700 | GeForce GT 820M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 2700 draws 189W versus the GeForce GT 820M's 100W — a 61.6% difference. The GeForce GT 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 2700) vs 350W (GeForce GT 820M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2700 | GeForce GT 820M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 100W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 5.4+86% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 820M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2700 | GeForce GT 820M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GT200B | GM204 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | October 7 2014 |
| Ranking | #815 | #344 |
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