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Radeon HD 3200
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Quadro FX 370
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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 Radeon HD 3200 is positioned at rank 321 and the Quadro FX 370 is on rank 373, so the Radeon HD 3200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3200
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 370
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 3200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3200 | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $500), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 4781% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3200 | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4781%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 3200 and Quadro FX 370
Radeon HD 3200
The Radeon HD 3200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 82 points. Launch price was $180.
Quadro FX 370
The Quadro FX 370 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: 84 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 3200 scores 82 and the Quadro FX 370 reaches 84 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 3200 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro FX 370 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 3200) vs 240 (Quadro FX 370). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3200) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 370).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 82 | 84+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+433% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+209% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 3200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 370 has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 3200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 3200) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 370) — the Radeon HD 3200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Radeon HD 3200) vs 10.0 (Quadro FX 370). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon HD 3200) vs None (Quadro FX 370). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | None |
| Decoder | UVD | PureVideo 2 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3200 draws 186W versus the Quadro FX 370's 189W — a 1.6% difference. The Radeon HD 3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3200) vs 350W (Quadro FX 370). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W-2% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 3200 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Quadro FX 370 launched at $129 and now averages $500. The Radeon HD 3200 costs 98% less ($490 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (Radeon HD 3200) vs 0.2 (Quadro FX 370) — the Radeon HD 3200 offers 4000% better value. The Radeon HD 3200 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-61% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-98% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2+4000% | 0.2 |
| Codename | Cayman | GT200B |
| Release | December 1 2011 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #598 | #815 |
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