Quadro FX 3700M vs GeForce GT 720M
Quadro FX 3700M
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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 3700M is positioned at rank 357 and the GeForce GT 720M is on rank 189, so the GeForce GT 720M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3700M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 720M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 720M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3700M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 | — | — |
💎 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 GT 720M
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.
GeForce GT 720M
The GeForce GT 720M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 440 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3700M scores 451 and the GeForce GT 720M reaches 440 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3700M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 720M uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3700M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 720M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3700M) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 451+3% | 440 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.7427 TFLOPS+19% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3700M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 720M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 720M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (10_0) (Quadro FX 3700M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (10_0) | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (Quadro FX 3700M) vs None (GeForce GT 720M). Decoder: PureVideo VP2 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3700M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 720M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP2 | PureVideo HD (VP5) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3700M draws 189W versus the GeForce GT 720M's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The GeForce GT 720M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3700M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 720M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 50W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4 | 8.8+267% |
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