Quadro FX 3700M vs GeForce GTX 1060

Quadro FX 3700M

2008Core: 610 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 3700M

189

451

0.0%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1060

180

10,064

+2131.5%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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. The Quadro FX 3700M is positioned at rank #357 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1060 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The GeForce GTX 1060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3700M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2131.5% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (6 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3700M.

Insight	Quadro FX 3700M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2131.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2131.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+500%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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.

Quadro FX 3700M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3700M and GeForce GTX 1060

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 GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 3700M scores 451 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 2131.5%. The Quadro FX 3700M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 55 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3700M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3700M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Quadro FX 3700M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	451	10,064+2131%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	55 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	240	2560+967%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1326%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 3700M	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 3700M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3700M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 3700M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	6 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (10_0) (Quadro FX 3700M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro FX 3700M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	11 (10_0)	12+9%
OpenGL	3.3	4.5+36%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (Quadro FX 3700M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo VP2 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3700M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Quadro FX 3700M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	No	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo VP2	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3700M draws 189W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 4.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3700M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.

Feature	Quadro FX 3700M	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	189W	180W-5%
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	2.4	55.9+2229%