Quadro FX 3800 vs Intel UHD Graphics 617
Quadro FX 3800
Popular choices:
Intel UHD Graphics 617
Popular choices:
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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3800
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2008). The Intel UHD Graphics 617 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 Quadro FX 3800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 617.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3800 | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3800 and Intel UHD Graphics 617
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.
Intel UHD Graphics 617
The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in November 7 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 819 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3800 scores 824 and the Intel UHD Graphics 617 reaches 819 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 uses Generation 9.5, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 824 | 819 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 240+25% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS+54% | 0.4032 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+967% | 3 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics 617 has 0 MB. The Quadro FX 3800 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_0 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_0 | 12_1+20% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (Quadro FX 3800) vs QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs QuickSync.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD | QuickSync |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD | QuickSync |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3800 draws 189W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 617's 15W — a 170.6% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3800) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 15W-92% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4 | 54.6+1141% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3800 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.2 (Quadro FX 3800) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 617) — the Intel UHD Graphics 617 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.2 | Infinity |
| Codename | GT200B | Amber Lake GT2 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | November 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #815 | #921 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Quadro FX 3800 and Intel UHD Graphics 617
