Quadro FX 370 vs GeForce 9100
Quadro FX 370
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GeForce 9100
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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 370 is positioned at rank 373 and the GeForce 9100 is on rank 639, so the Quadro FX 370 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 370
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9100 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 370 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $500), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 9661.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+9661.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 370 and GeForce 9100
Quadro FX 370
The Quadro FX 370 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: 84 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce 9100
The GeForce 9100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 82 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 370 scores 84 and the GeForce 9100 reaches 82 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 370 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 9100 uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 370) vs 384 (GeForce 9100). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 370) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9100).
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 84+2% | 82 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.7227 TFLOPS+16% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro FX 370 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9100 has 512 MB. The GeForce 9100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 370) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9100) — the GeForce 9100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Quadro FX 370) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9100). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3+57% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 370) vs No (GeForce 9100). Decoder: PureVideo 2 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 370) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9100).
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo 2 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 370 draws 189W versus the GeForce 9100's 33W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 9100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 370) vs 350W (GeForce 9100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 33W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 2.5+525% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 370 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce 9100 launched at $40 and now averages $5. The GeForce 9100 costs 99% less ($495 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (Quadro FX 370) vs 16.4 (GeForce 9100) — the GeForce 9100 offers 8100% better value. The GeForce 9100 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 370 | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $40-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $5-99% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.2 | 16.4+8100% |
| Codename | GT200B | GM108 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #815 | #810 |
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