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Quadro FX 3800
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Radeon HD 6650A
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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 Radeon HD 6650A is on rank 395, so the Quadro FX 3800 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 Radeon HD 6650A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6650A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 3800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 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 $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 146.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+146.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 Radeon HD 6650A
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.
Radeon HD 6650A
The Radeon HD 6650A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 836 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3800 scores 824 and the Radeon HD 6650A reaches 836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6650A uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6650A). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650A).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 824 | 836+1% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 480+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS+8% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 3800 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6650A has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 3800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3800 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 6650A's 45W — a 123.1% difference. The Radeon HD 6650A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3800) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6650A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 45W-76% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4 | 18.6+323% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3800 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 6650A launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Quadro FX 3800 costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.2 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 16.7 (Radeon HD 6650A) — the Quadro FX 3800 offers 146.7% better value. The Radeon HD 6650A is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $100-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.2+147% | 16.7 |
| Codename | GT200B | Onega |
| Release | November 11 2008 | April 19 2011 |
| Ranking | #815 | #926 |
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