Quadro FX 370M vs GeForce G205M
Quadro FX 370M
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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 370M is positioned at rank 354 and the GeForce G205M is on rank 442, so the Quadro FX 370M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 370M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G205M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce G205M is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The GeForce G205M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 370M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 370M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce G205M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 370M | GeForce G205M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 370M 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 370M and GeForce G205M
Quadro FX 370M
The Quadro FX 370M 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: 93 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce G205M
The GeForce G205M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 92 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 370M scores 93 and the GeForce G205M reaches 92 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 370M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce G205M uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 370M) vs 256 (GeForce G205M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 370M) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce G205M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 370M | GeForce G205M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 93+1% | 92 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 256+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS+22% | 0.5084 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 370M | GeForce G205M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 370M comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce G205M has 512 MB. The GeForce G205M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 370M) vs 1 MB (GeForce G205M) — the GeForce G205M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 370M | GeForce G205M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 370M draws 189W versus the GeForce G205M's 16W — a 168.8% difference. The GeForce G205M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 370M) vs 350W (GeForce G205M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 370M | GeForce G205M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 16W-92% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 5.8+1060% |
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