Quadro FX 3600M vs GeForce 9800M GTX
Quadro FX 3600M
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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 3600M is positioned at rank 65 and the GeForce 9800M GTX is on rank 671, so the Quadro FX 3600M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3600M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800M GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9800M GTX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3600M | GeForce 9800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| 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 9800M GTX
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.
GeForce 9800M GTX
The GeForce 9800M GTX 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: 454 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3600M scores 467 and the GeForce 9800M GTX reaches 454 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3600M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 9800M GTX uses G9x, both on 55 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 224 (GeForce 9800M GTX).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3600M | GeForce 9800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 467+3% | 454 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 240+7% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3600M | GeForce 9800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 3600M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9800M GTX has 1 GB. The GeForce 9800M GTX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3600M | GeForce 9800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10 (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9800M GTX). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3600M | GeForce 9800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 3600M) vs No (GeForce 9800M GTX). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3600M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GTX).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3600M | GeForce 9800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP2) | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3600M draws 189W versus the GeForce 9800M GTX's 150W — a 23% difference. The GeForce 9800M GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 350W (GeForce 9800M GTX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 90°C.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3600M | GeForce 9800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 150W-21% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85-6% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5 | 3.0+20% |
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