Quadro FX 3800 vs FirePro W2100
Quadro FX 3800
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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 3800 is positioned at rank 347 and the FirePro W2100 is on rank 190, so the FirePro W2100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3800
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W2100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The FirePro W2100 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The FirePro W2100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3800.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3800 | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 3800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 3800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 45.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3800 | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+45.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 3800 and FirePro W2100
Quadro FX 3800
The Quadro FX 3800 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: 824 points. Launch price was $3,499.
FirePro W2100
The FirePro W2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 680 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 26W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 851 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3800 scores 824 and the FirePro W2100 reaches 851 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the FirePro W2100 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 320 (FirePro W2100). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800) vs 0.4352 TFLOPS (FirePro W2100).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 824 | 851+3% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 320+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS+43% | 0.4352 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+300% | 20 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3800 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W2100 has 2 GB. The FirePro W2100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 10_0 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 12 (FirePro W2100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_0 | 12+20% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (Quadro FX 3800) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W2100). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs UVD 4.0.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3800 draws 189W versus the FirePro W2100's 26W — a 151.6% difference. The FirePro W2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3800) vs 350W (FirePro W2100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 26W-86% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4 | 32.7+643% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3800 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the FirePro W2100 launched at $139 and now averages $30. The Quadro FX 3800 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.2 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 28.4 (FirePro W2100) — the Quadro FX 3800 offers 45.1% better value. The FirePro W2100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | FirePro W2100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $139-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-33% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.2+45% | 28.4 |
| Codename | GT200B | Oland |
| Release | November 11 2008 | August 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #815 | #910 |
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