Quadro FX 3450 vs GeForce Go 7700

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. The Quadro FX 3450 is positioned at rank #337 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3450

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

84%

#322

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11818%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

100%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

99%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

98%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

94%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

92%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

86%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

86%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

85%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

83%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

82%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

82%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

78%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

78%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce Go 7700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro FX 3450	GeForce Go 7700
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3450 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3450 and GeForce Go 7700

Quadro FX 3450

The Quadro FX 3450 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: 149 points. Launch price was $3,499.

GeForce Go 7700

The GeForce Go 7700 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 3450 scores 149 and the GeForce Go 7700 reaches 148 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3450 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce Go 7700 uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3450) vs 1,536 (GeForce Go 7700). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3450) vs 3.333 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7700).

Feature	Quadro FX 3450	GeForce Go 7700
G3D Mark Score	149	148
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	240	1536+540%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	3.333 TFLOPS+436%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	128+60%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 3450	GeForce Go 7700
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 3450 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7700 has 512 MB. The GeForce Go 7700 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 3450) vs 512 KB (GeForce Go 7700) — the GeForce Go 7700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 3450	GeForce Go 7700
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3450 draws 189W versus the GeForce Go 7700's 230W — a 19.6% difference. The Quadro FX 3450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3450) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.