Quadro FX 3800
VS
GRID M60-0Q

Quadro FX 3800 vs GRID M60-0Q

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3800

2008Core: 610 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS

GRID M60-0Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 3800
189
824
0.0%
brand logoGeForce 8800 GT
brand logoGeForce GT 820M
brand logoGeForce GTS 360M
brand logoGeForce 920M
brand logoGeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM
brand logoGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
GRID M60-0Q
225
827
+0.4%
brand logoGeForce 8800M GTX
brand logoGeForce GT 820M
brand logoGeForce GTS 360M
brand logoGeForce GTX 285M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM
brand logoGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 3800 is positioned at rank #347 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 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GRID M60-0Q is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GRID M60-0Q 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 GRID M60-0Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 3800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightQuadro FX 3800GRID M60-0Q
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 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 $500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2390.9% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro FX 3800GRID M60-0Q
Cost Efficiency
✅Better overall value (+2390.9%)
❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($20)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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

GRID M60-0Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low37 FPS
medium29 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra19 FPS
1440p
low28 FPS
medium18 FPS
high17 FPS
ultra13 FPS
4K
low12 FPS
medium8 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low37 FPS
medium30 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra19 FPS
1440p
low28 FPS
medium22 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra14 FPS
4K
low19 FPS
medium15 FPS
high12 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low37 FPS
medium30 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra19 FPS
1440p
low28 FPS
medium22 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra14 FPS
4K
low19 FPS
medium13 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra6 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low37 FPS
medium30 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra19 FPS
1440p
low28 FPS
medium22 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra14 FPS
4K
low19 FPS
medium15 FPS
high12 FPS
ultra9 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low37 FPS
medium30 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra19 FPS
1440p
low28 FPS
medium22 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra14 FPS
4K
low19 FPS
medium15 FPS
high12 FPS
ultra9 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low37 FPS
medium30 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra19 FPS
1440p
low28 FPS
medium22 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra14 FPS
4K
low19 FPS
medium15 FPS
high12 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low37 FPS
medium30 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra12 FPS
1440p
low17 FPS
medium11 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
4K
low9 FPS
medium6 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra3 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low37 FPS
medium30 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra19 FPS
1440p
low28 FPS
medium22 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra14 FPS
4K
low19 FPS
medium15 FPS
high12 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3800 and GRID M60-0Q

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GRID M60-0Q

The GRID M60-0Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 827 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 3800 scores 824 and the GRID M60-0Q reaches 827 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GRID M60-0Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q).

FeatureQuadro FX 3800GRID M60-0Q
G3D Mark Score
824
827
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
55 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
240
2048+753%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
4.825 TFLOPS+676%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
80
128+60%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 3800GRID M60-0Q
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 GRID M60-0Q has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 3800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3800) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-0Q) — the GRID M60-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 3800GRID M60-0Q
VRAM Capacity
1 GB+100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10_0 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-0Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

FeatureQuadro FX 3800GRID M60-0Q
DirectX
10_0
12_1+20%
Max Displays
2
0
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (Quadro FX 3800) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GRID M60-0Q). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs NVDEC 3rd Gen.

FeatureQuadro FX 3800GRID M60-0Q
Encoder
PureVideo HD
NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder
PureVideo HD
NVDEC 3rd Gen
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3800 draws 189W versus the GRID M60-0Q's 225W — a 17.4% difference. The Quadro FX 3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3800) vs 350W (GRID M60-0Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureQuadro FX 3800GRID M60-0Q
TDP
189W-16%
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
267mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Perf/Watt
4.4+19%
3.7
💰

Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 3800 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GRID M60-0Q launched at $0 and now averages $500. The Quadro FX 3800 costs 96% less ($480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.2 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 1.7 (GRID M60-0Q) — the Quadro FX 3800 offers 2323.5% better value. The GRID M60-0Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 3800GRID M60-0Q
MSRP
$799
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$20-96%
$500
Performance per Dollar
41.2+2324%
1.7
Codename
GT200B
GM204
Release
November 11 2008
August 30 2015
Ranking
#815
#433