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Quadro FX 2700M
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Mobility Radeon HD 3850
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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 2700M is positioned at rank 237 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is on rank 620, so the Quadro FX 2700M 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 2700M
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3850
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 2700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 3850.
| Insight | Quadro FX 2700M | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 2700M 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 2700M and Mobility Radeon HD 3850
Quadro FX 2700M
The Quadro FX 2700M 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: 367 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Mobility Radeon HD 3850
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 366 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 2700M scores 367 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 reaches 366 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 2700M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 2700M) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2700M) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3850).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2700M | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 367 | 366 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 800+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+80% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 2700M | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2700M | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 2700M draws 189W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3850's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 2700M) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3850). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2700M | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 50W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 1.9 | 7.3+284% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2700M | Mobility Radeon HD 3850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GT200B | Broadway |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #815 | #846 |
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