Quadro FX 370M
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Quadro FX 370M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 370M

2008Core: 610 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 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. The Quadro FX 370M is positioned at rank #354 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 370M

#339
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
15885%
#354
Quadro FX 370M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#355
FirePro 3D V5700
MSRP: $599|Avg: $25
98%
#356
Quadro FX 580
MSRP: $199|Avg: $500
98%
#358
GRID M60-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
97%
#359
FireStream 9270
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20
96%
#360
Quadro 400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $500
95%
#361
FirePro 2260
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
95%
#362
Quadro FX 380 LP
MSRP: $169|Avg: $15
92%
#364
Quadro FX 1800
MSRP: $489|Avg: $100
87%
#365
FirePro 3D V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229
86%
#366
FirePro 3D V9800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80
86%
#367
Quadro 5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100
85%
#368
FirePro V5700
MSRP: $599|Avg: $20
84%
#369
FirePro V9800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
110%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
97%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
94%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
85%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
81%
#29
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14061.3% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (6 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 370M.

InsightQuadro FX 370MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-14061.3%)
Leading raw performance (+14061.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 370M scores 93 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 14061.3%. The Quadro FX 370M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 55 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 370M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 370M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureQuadro FX 370MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
93
13,170+14061%
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
55 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
240
3584+1393%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+1948%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
80
112+40%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 370MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 370M comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 370M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 370MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
6 GB+2300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 370M draws 189W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 10.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 370M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureQuadro FX 370MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
189W
170W-10%
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
0.5
77.5+15400%