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Quadro FX 5800
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Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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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 5800 is positioned at rank 392 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is on rank 278, so the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U 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 5800
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 5800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 5800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5800 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| 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 (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 5800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 5800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $350), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 770.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5800 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+770.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 5800 and Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Quadro FX 5800
The Quadro FX 5800 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: 1,211 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U 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: 1,217 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 5800 scores 1,211 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 1,217 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 5800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5800) vs 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5800) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5800 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,211 | 1,217 |
| 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 5800 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 5800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 5800) vs 512 KB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5800 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 5800 draws 189W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U's 100W — a 61.6% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5800) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5800 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 100W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 6.4 | 12.2+91% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 5800 launched at $3499 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $350 and now averages $350. The Quadro FX 5800 costs 88.6% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.3 (Quadro FX 5800) vs 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Quadro FX 5800 offers 765.7% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5800 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3499 | $350-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-89% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.3+766% | 3.5 |
| Codename | GT200B | Trinidad |
| Release | November 11 2008 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #815 | #467 |
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