Quadro FX 3800M vs GeForce GT 720A

Quadro FX 3800M

2008Core: 610 MHz

GeForce GT 720A

2014Core: 628 MHzBoost: 657 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 3800M

189

572

+0.9%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce GT 720A

567

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 3800M is positioned at rank 46 and the GeForce GT 720A is on rank 314, so the Quadro FX 3800M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 3800M

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

97%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

96%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

96%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

88%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

87%

#31

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

517%

#46

Quadro FX 3800M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#48

Quadro K3100M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400

100%

#50

Quadro K5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509

98%

#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

97%

#52

Quadro K4100M

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261

97%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

88%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 720A

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

99%

#304

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

766%

#306

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

694%

#307

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

692%

#311

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

629%

#312

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

625%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

100%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

100%

#321

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

98%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

96%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

95%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GT 720A is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 720A likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3800M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 720A.

Insight	Quadro FX 3800M	GeForce GT 720A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3800M 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 3800M Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 720A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3800M and GeForce GT 720A

Quadro FX 3800M

The Quadro FX 3800M 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: 572 points. Launch price was $3,499.

GeForce GT 720A

The GeForce GT 720A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 567 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 3800M scores 572 and the GeForce GT 720A reaches 567 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3800M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 720A uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3800M) vs 768 (GeForce GT 720A). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800M) vs 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720A).

Feature	Quadro FX 3800M	GeForce GT 720A
G3D Mark Score	572	567
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	240	768+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	1.009 TFLOPS+62%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+25%	64
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 3800M	GeForce GT 720A
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 3800M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 720A has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 3800M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro FX 3800M	GeForce GT 720A
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10 (Quadro FX 3800M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720A). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.0. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro FX 3800M	GeForce GT 720A
DirectX	10	12 (11_0)+20%
Vulkan	N/A	1.0
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 3800M) vs No NVENC (GeForce GT 720A). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3800M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 720A).

Feature	Quadro FX 3800M	GeForce GT 720A
Encoder	None	No NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP2)	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3800M draws 189W versus the GeForce GT 720A's 55W — a 109.8% difference. The GeForce GT 720A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3800M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 720A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 75°C.

Feature	Quadro FX 3800M	GeForce GT 720A
TDP	189W	55W-71%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	90	75°C-17%
Perf/Watt	3.0	10.3+243%