Quadro FX 2700 vs Radeon HD 3870
Quadro FX 2700
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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 Radeon HD 3870 is on rank 298, so the Quadro FX 2700 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 Radeon HD 3870
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 2700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 2700 | Radeon HD 3870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 238.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 2700 | Radeon HD 3870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+238.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Radeon HD 3870
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.
Radeon HD 3870
The Radeon HD 3870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 552 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 2700 scores 543 and the Radeon HD 3870 reaches 552 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 2700 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 3870 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 2700) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 3870). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2700) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3870).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2700 | Radeon HD 3870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 543 | 552+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1280+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+312% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 2700 | Radeon HD 3870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2700 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3870 has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 2700 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 2700) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 3870) — the Radeon HD 3870 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2700 | Radeon HD 3870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 2700 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 3870's 200W — a 5.7% difference. The Quadro FX 2700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 2700) vs 300W (Radeon HD 3870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2700 | Radeon HD 3870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-6% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9+4% | 2.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 2700 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 3870 launched at $219 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 3870 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.9 (Quadro FX 2700) vs 36.8 (Radeon HD 3870) — the Radeon HD 3870 offers 237.6% better value. The Radeon HD 3870 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2700 | Radeon HD 3870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-54% | $219 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.9 | 36.8+238% |
| Codename | GT200B | Pitcairn |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #815 | #460 |
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