Quadro FX 3800
VS
Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U

Quadro FX 3800 vs Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U

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
AMD

Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U

2017Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1200 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
Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
15
832
+1.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 7550M
brand logoRadeon HD 7650A
brand logoRadeon R7 M340
brand logoRadeon R7 A10-7800
brand logoRadeon HD 8970M Crossfire
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 6700S
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT

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 Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U 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 Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 3800Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020))
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
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💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U 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.

Quadro FX 3800 Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U 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
low29 FPS
medium23 FPS
high12 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1440p
low16 FPS
medium13 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
4K
low9 FPS
medium7 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra2 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
high15 FPS
ultra10 FPS
4K
low19 FPS
medium15 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra7 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 Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U

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.

AMD

Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U

The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 832 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 3800 scores 824 and the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U reaches 832 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U uses Vega, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U).

FeatureQuadro FX 3800Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
G3D Mark Score
824
832
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Vega
Process Node
55 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
240
512+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
1.843 TFLOPS+196%
ROPs
32+300%
8
TMUs
80+150%
32
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 3800Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
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 Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U 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.

FeatureQuadro FX 3800Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
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 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureQuadro FX 3800Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
DirectX
10_0
12 (12_1)+20%
Max Displays
2
3+50%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (Quadro FX 3800) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs UVD 7.0.

FeatureQuadro FX 3800Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
Encoder
PureVideo HD
VCE 4.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD
UVD 7.0
Codecs
—
H.264,H.265
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3800 draws 189W versus the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U's 15W — a 170.6% difference. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3800) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

FeatureQuadro FX 3800Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
TDP
189W
15W-92%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
1mm
0mm
Height
—
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
—
75
Perf/Watt
4.4
55.5+1161%
💰

Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 3800 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.2 (Quadro FX 3800) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U) — the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 3800Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
MSRP
$799
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$20
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
41.2
Infinity
Codename
GT200B
Vega Raven Ridge
Release
November 11 2008
October 26 2017
Ranking
#815
#721