Quadro FX 3800M vs GeForce GTS 250
Quadro FX 3800M
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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 3800M is positioned at rank 46 and the GeForce GTS 250 is on rank 246, so the Quadro FX 3800M 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 3800M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTS 250.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3800M | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3800M and GeForce GTS 250
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 GTS 250
The GeForce GTS 250 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 569 points. Launch price was $129.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3800M scores 572 and the GeForce GTS 250 reaches 569 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3800M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GTS 250 uses Fermi, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3800M) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 250). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800M) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 250).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800M | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 572 | 569 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240+25% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS+3% | 0.6013 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800M | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800M | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10 (Quadro FX 3800M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 250). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800M | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10 | 11.1 (10_0)+11% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 3800M) vs PureVideo HD VP5 (GeForce GTS 250). 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 GTS 250).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800M | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP2) | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3800M draws 189W versus the GeForce GTS 250's 106W — a 56.3% difference. The GeForce GTS 250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3800M) vs 450W (GeForce GTS 250). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 90°C.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800M | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 106W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.0 | 5.4+80% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 250 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800M | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GT200B | GF106 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | September 13 2010 |
| Ranking | #815 | #791 |
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