Quadro FX 5800 vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 5800

2008Core: 610 MHz
VS
Intel

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020Core: 200 MHzBoost: 500 MHz

Quadro FX 5800 vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) Performance Spectrum

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.

Quadro FX 5800 vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU): Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro FX 5800

2008

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
  • UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Quadro FX 5800 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2008 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 2600% higher power demand at 189W vs 7W.

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020

Why buy it

  • Draws 7W instead of 189W, a 182W reduction.
  • More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2020 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro FX 5800 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.9% in PassMark G3D (1,211 vs 1,200), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro FX 5800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro FX 5800 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

Quadro FX 5800 vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

Intel

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 5800 scores 1,211 and the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 5800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 55 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5800) vs 64 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)).

FeatureQuadro FX 5800UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
G3D Mark Score
1,211
1,200
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node
55 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
240+275%
64

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 5800UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 5800 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) carries 0 MB. Quadro FX 5800 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Quadro FX 5800 and System on the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU).

FeatureQuadro FX 5800UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 5800 draws 189W versus the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)'s 7W — a 185.7% difference. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5800) vs 1W (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureQuadro FX 5800UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
TDP
189W
7W-96%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
6.4
171.4+2578%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Quadro FX 5800 came in at $3499, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) launched at $0. On MSRP, UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) was 100+% cheaper ($3499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.3 (Quadro FX 5800) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) — the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) (2020 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 5800UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
MSRP
$3499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
0.3
Infinity
Codename
GT200B
Lakefield GT2
Release
November 11 2008
May 28 2020
Ranking
#815
#893

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