Quadro FX 3800 vs GeForce GT 445M

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 GeForce GT 445M is on rank 59, so the GeForce GT 445M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 3800

#331

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

14343%

#346

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

100%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

100%

#349

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

95%

#350

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

94%

#351

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

92%

#352

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

91%

#354

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

88%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

88%

#356

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

#358

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

86%

#359

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

85%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

85%

#361

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 445M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

95%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

91%

#49

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

201%

#51

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

182%

#52

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

182%

#56

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

165%

#57

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

164%

#59

GeForce GT 445M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

97%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 445M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro FX 3800	GeForce GT 445M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
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 (+50%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3800 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 3800 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 445M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3800 and GeForce GT 445M

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.

GeForce GT 445M

The GeForce GT 445M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 811 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 3800 scores 824 and the GeForce GT 445M reaches 811 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 445M uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 384 (GeForce GT 445M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 445M).

Feature	Quadro FX 3800	GeForce GT 445M
G3D Mark Score	824+2%	811
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	240	384+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS+48%	0.4216 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+150%	32
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 3800	GeForce GT 445M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 3800 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 445M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 445M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro FX 3800	GeForce GT 445M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	1.5 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10_0 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 445M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro FX 3800	GeForce GT 445M
DirectX	10_0	12 (11_0)+20%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (Quadro FX 3800) vs CUDA (GeForce GT 445M). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs PureVideo VP4.

Feature	Quadro FX 3800	GeForce GT 445M
Encoder	PureVideo HD	CUDA
Decoder	PureVideo HD	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3800 draws 189W versus the GeForce GT 445M's 45W — a 123.1% difference. The GeForce GT 445M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3800) vs 350W (GeForce GT 445M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.