Quadro FX 3700 vs GeForce GT 705
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 705 is on rank 199, so the GeForce GT 705 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 705
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 705 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 705 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 705 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3700 | GeForce GT 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 705 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 705 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3215.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3700 | GeForce GT 705 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3215.4%) |
| 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 705
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 705
The GeForce GT 705 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 370 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3700 scores 372 and the GeForce GT 705 reaches 370 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3700 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 705 uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3700) vs 384 (GeForce GT 705). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3700) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 705).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | GeForce GT 705 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 372 | 370 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.7626 TFLOPS+23% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | GeForce GT 705 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 705 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 705 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | GeForce GT 705 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_0 (Quadro FX 3700) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 705). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | GeForce GT 705 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_0 | 11.0+10% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3700 draws 189W versus the GeForce GT 705's 64W — a 98.8% difference. The GeForce GT 705 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3700) vs 250W (GeForce GT 705). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | GeForce GT 705 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 64W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 229mm | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0 | 5.8+190% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3700 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce GT 705 launched at $60 and now averages $15. The GeForce GT 705 costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.7 (Quadro FX 3700) vs 24.7 (GeForce GT 705) — the GeForce GT 705 offers 3428.6% better value. The GeForce GT 705 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | GeForce GT 705 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1599 | $60-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $15-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.7 | 24.7+3429% |
| Codename | GT200B | GK107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #815 | #777 |
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