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Quadro FX 3500M
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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 3500M is positioned at rank 95 and the GeForce 240M GT is on rank 575, so the Quadro FX 3500M 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 3500M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 240M GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 240M GT is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 240M GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3500M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 240M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3500M.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3500M | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 GeForce 240M GT 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 3500M and GeForce 240M GT
Quadro FX 3500M
The Quadro FX 3500M 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: 306 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce 240M GT
The GeForce 240M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 320 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3500M scores 306 and the GeForce 240M GT reaches 320 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3500M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 240M GT uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 384 (GeForce 240M GT). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 240M GT).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 306 | 320+5% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.9032 TFLOPS+45% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 240M GT) — the GeForce 240M GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 10.1 (GeForce 240M GT). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 10.1+12% |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3+57% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 3500M) vs None (GeForce 240M GT). Decoder: VP1 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9 (Quadro FX 3500M) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 240M GT).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | VP1 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3500M draws 189W versus the GeForce 240M GT's 33W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 240M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 350W (GeForce 240M GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 33W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 9.7+506% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 240M GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3500M | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $5 |
| Codename | GT200B | GM108 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #815 | #847 |
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