Quadro FX 3500M vs GeForce 9700M GTS

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 3500M is positioned at rank #95 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 3500M

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

100%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

98%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

97%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

94%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

94%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

92%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

89%

#80

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

966%

#95

Quadro FX 3500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

96%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

91%

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 GeForce 9700M GTS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 9700M GTS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
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 9700M GTS 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.

Quadro FX 3500M Benchmark Check

GeForce 9700M GTS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3500M and GeForce 9700M GTS

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 9700M GTS

The GeForce 9700M GTS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 312 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 3500M scores 306 and the GeForce 9700M GTS reaches 312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3500M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 9700M GTS uses G9x, both on 55 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 224 (GeForce 9700M GTS).

Feature	Quadro FX 3500M	GeForce 9700M GTS
G3D Mark Score	306	312+2%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	G9x
Process Node	55 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	240+7%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 3500M	GeForce 9700M GTS
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro FX 3500M	GeForce 9700M GTS
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9700M GTS). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro FX 3500M	GeForce 9700M GTS
DirectX	9.0c	11.1 (10_0)+23%
OpenGL	2.1	3.3+57%
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 3500M) vs None (GeForce 9700M GTS). Decoder: VP1 vs VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9 (Quadro FX 3500M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9700M GTS).

Feature	Quadro FX 3500M	GeForce 9700M GTS
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	VP1	VP2
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3500M draws 189W versus the GeForce 9700M GTS's 150W — a 23% difference. The GeForce 9700M GTS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3500M) vs 350W (GeForce 9700M GTS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90.