Quadro FX 3700M
VS
GeForce 9800 GT

Quadro FX 3700M vs GeForce 9800 GT

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3700M

2008Core: 610 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce 9800 GT

2008Core: 500 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 3700M is positioned at rank 357 and the GeForce 9800 GT is on rank 596, so the Quadro FX 3700M 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 3700M

#342
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
16414%
#357
Quadro FX 3700M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#358
GRID M60-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
100%
#359
FireStream 9270
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20
99%
#360
Quadro 400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $500
98%
#361
FirePro 2260
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
98%
#362
Quadro FX 380 LP
MSRP: $169|Avg: $15
96%
#364
Quadro FX 1800
MSRP: $489|Avg: $100
90%
#365
FirePro 3D V9800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80
89%
#366
FirePro 3D V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229
89%
#367
Quadro 5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100
88%
#368
FirePro V5700
MSRP: $599|Avg: $20
87%
#369
FirePro V9800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250
87%
#370
FirePro 3D V8750
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500
79%
#371
FirePro 3D V7750
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
76%
#372
GRID M10-2B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80
73%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800 GT

#586
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
3864%
#588
3502%
#589
3493%
#593
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
3177%
#594
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
3155%
#596
GeForce 9800 GT
MSRP: $160|Avg: $20
100%
#598
GeForce 9100M G
MSRP: $30|Avg: $10
99%
#599
Mobility Radeon X1900
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
98%
#600
Mobility Radeon HD 4330
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
98%
#601
GeForce 210
MSRP: $50|Avg: $5
98%
#602
Radeon R7 M365X
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
98%
#603
Mobility Radeon HD 5870
MSRP: $399|Avg: $50
97%
#604
Radeon R7 M260DX
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#605
Radeon HD 8610G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
#606
93%
#607
Radeon HD 4650 AGP
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
93%
#608
GeForce 9800M GS
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
92%
#609
Radeon R7 M270
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
92%
#610
GeForce 9800 GTX
MSRP: $299|Avg: $30
91%
#611
Mobility Radeon HD 5850
MSRP: $299|Avg: $30
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9800 GT.

InsightQuadro FX 3700MGeForce 9800 GT
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
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 (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3700M 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 3700M and GeForce 9800 GT

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3700M

The Quadro FX 3700M 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: 451 points. Launch price was $3,499.

NVIDIA

GeForce 9800 GT

The GeForce 9800 GT 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: 449 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 3700M scores 451 and the GeForce 9800 GT reaches 449 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3700M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 9800 GT uses G9x, both on 55 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3700M) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 GT).

FeatureQuadro FX 3700MGeForce 9800 GT
G3D Mark Score
451
449
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
G9x
Process Node
55 nm
65 nm
Shading Units
240+7%
224

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 3700MGeForce 9800 GT
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)

Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureQuadro FX 3700MGeForce 9800 GT
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (10_0) (Quadro FX 3700M) vs 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 9800 GT). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureQuadro FX 3700MGeForce 9800 GT
DirectX
11 (10_0)
11.1 (FL10_0)
OpenGL
3.3
3.3
Max Displays
2
2
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (Quadro FX 3700M) vs VP3 (GeForce 9800 GT). Decoder: PureVideo VP2 vs VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3700M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9800 GT).

FeatureQuadro FX 3700MGeForce 9800 GT
Encoder
No
VP3
Decoder
PureVideo VP2
VP3
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3700M draws 189W versus the GeForce 9800 GT's 150W — a 23% difference. The GeForce 9800 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3700M) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

FeatureQuadro FX 3700MGeForce 9800 GT
TDP
189W
150W-21%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Legacy
Length
229mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
85°C
85°C
Perf/Watt
2.4
3.0+25%