Quadro FX 3700 vs GeForce GT 625
Quadro FX 3700
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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 3700 is positioned at rank 401 and the GeForce GT 625 is on rank 195, so the GeForce GT 625 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 3700
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 625
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 625 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3700.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3700 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 625 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 625 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3260.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3700 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3260.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 3700 and GeForce GT 625
Quadro FX 3700
The Quadro FX 3700 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: 372 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce GT 625
The GeForce GT 625 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 375 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3700 scores 372 and the GeForce GT 625 reaches 375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3700 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 625 uses Fermi, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3700) vs 352 (GeForce GT 625). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3700) vs 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 625).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 372 | 375 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 352+47% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.8554 TFLOPS+38% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+82% | 44 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3700 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 625 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 625 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 3700) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 625) — the GeForce GT 625 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_0 (Quadro FX 3700) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 625). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_0 | 12 (11_0)+20% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3700 draws 189W versus the GeForce GT 625's 200W — a 5.7% difference. The Quadro FX 3700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3700) vs 250W (GeForce GT 625). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-6% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 229mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0+5% | 1.9 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3700 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce GT 625 launched at $60 and now averages $15. The GeForce GT 625 costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.7 (Quadro FX 3700) vs 25.0 (GeForce GT 625) — the GeForce GT 625 offers 3471.4% better value. The GeForce GT 625 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1599 | $60-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $15-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.7 | 25.0+3471% |
| Codename | GT200B | GF100 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | May 31 2010 |
| Ranking | #815 | #618 |
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