Quadro FX 3600M
VS
GeForce 705M

Quadro FX 3600M vs GeForce 705M

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3600M

2008Core: 610 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce 705M

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 1020 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 3600M is positioned at rank 65 and the GeForce 705M is on rank 85, so the Quadro FX 3600M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 3600M

#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
100%
#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
99%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
99%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
94%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
92%
#50
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
633%
#65
Quadro FX 3600M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#69
Radeon Pro W5500
MSRP: $399|Avg: $300
96%
#72
Quadro P2200
MSRP: $429|Avg: $227
94%
#73
T1000
MSRP: $350|Avg: $382
94%
#74
Quadro P620
MSRP: $170|Avg: $48
93%
#78
Radeon Pro 570
MSRP: $300|Avg: $100
90%
#80
T400
MSRP: $180|Avg: $179
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 705M

#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
98%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
94%
#75
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
238%
#77
216%
#78
215%
#82
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
196%
#83
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
194%
#85
GeForce 705M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#86
Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $50
100%
#92
Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
97%
#95
GeForce GT 555M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35
95%
#97
GeForce GTX 760M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
95%
#100
GeForce 945M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 705M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 705M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3600M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 705M.

InsightQuadro FX 3600MGeForce 705M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
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 Quadro FX 3600M 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 3600M and GeForce 705M

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3600M

The Quadro FX 3600M 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: 467 points. Launch price was $3,499.

NVIDIA

GeForce 705M

The GeForce 705M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 456 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 3600M scores 467 and the GeForce 705M reaches 456 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3600M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 705M uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 640 (GeForce 705M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 705M).

FeatureQuadro FX 3600MGeForce 705M
G3D Mark Score
467+2%
456
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Maxwell
Process Node
55 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
240
640+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
1.306 TFLOPS+110%
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
80+100%
40
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 3600MGeForce 705M
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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 2 MB (GeForce 705M) — the GeForce 705M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 3600MGeForce 705M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10 (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 11.0 (GeForce 705M). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureQuadro FX 3600MGeForce 705M
DirectX
10
11.0+10%
Vulkan
N/A
None
OpenGL
3.3
4.1+24%
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 3600M) vs No (GeForce 705M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3600M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 705M).

FeatureQuadro FX 3600MGeForce 705M
Encoder
None
No
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP2)
PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3600M draws 189W versus the GeForce 705M's 75W — a 86.4% difference. The GeForce 705M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 350W (GeForce 705M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.

FeatureQuadro FX 3600MGeForce 705M
TDP
189W
75W-60%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Legacy
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
2.5
6.1+144%