Quadro FX 3800 vs Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
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 PRO A8-9600 is on rank 173, so the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 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 PRO A8-9600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 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 PRO A8-9600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 3800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $86 for the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600, it costs 77% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 323.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+323.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($86) |
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 PRO A8-9600
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 PRO A8-9600
The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 837 points. Launch price was $3,999.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3800 scores 824 and the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 reaches 837 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 Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 55 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 6,144 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800) vs 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 824 | 837+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 6144+2460% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 61.32 TFLOPS+9757% |
| ROPs | 32 | 192+500% |
| TMUs | 80 | 384+380% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO A8-9600 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: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3800) vs 6 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) — the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3800 draws 189W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600's 295W — a 43.8% difference. The Quadro FX 3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3800) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-36% | 295W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4+57% | 2.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3800 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 launched at $119 and now averages $86. The Quadro FX 3800 costs 76.7% less ($66 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.2 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 9.7 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) — the Quadro FX 3800 offers 324.7% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $119-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-77% | $86 |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.2+325% | 9.7 |
| Codename | GT200B | Navi 31 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | April 13 2023 |
| Ranking | #815 | #26 |
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