Quadro FX 3800 vs Radeon R7 A8-7670K
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 Radeon R7 A8-7670K is on rank 176, so the Radeon R7 A8-7670K 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 R7 A8-7670K
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 A8-7670K 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 Radeon R7 A8-7670K is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 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 143.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+143.2%) | ❌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 R7 A8-7670K
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 R7 A8-7670K
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 847 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3800 scores 824 and the Radeon R7 A8-7670K reaches 847 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon R7 A8-7670K uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7670K).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 824 | 847+3% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1024+327% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+221% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 A8-7670K 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 3800) vs 512 KB (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) — the Radeon R7 A8-7670K has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_0 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_0 | 12+20% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (Quadro FX 3800) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs UVD 4.0.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,HEVC (Partial),MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3800 draws 189W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7670K's 100W — a 61.6% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3800) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 100W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4 | 8.5+93% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3800 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R7 A8-7670K launched at $118 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 16.9 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) — the Quadro FX 3800 offers 143.8% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $118-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.2+144% | 16.9 |
| Codename | GT200B | Trinidad |
| Release | November 11 2008 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #815 | #467 |
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