Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U vs Quadro FX 5800
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 Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is positioned at rank 278 and the Quadro FX 5800 is on rank 392, 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 Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 5800
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 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Quadro FX 5800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Quadro FX 5800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+770.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U and Quadro FX 5800
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U scores 1,217 and the Quadro FX 5800 reaches 1,211 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 5800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 240 (Quadro FX 5800). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5800).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Quadro FX 5800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,217 | 1,211 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+327% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+221% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 80+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Quadro FX 5800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 3700U comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 5800 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 5800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 5800) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Quadro FX 5800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U draws 100W versus the Quadro FX 5800's 189W — a 61.6% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 350W (Quadro FX 5800). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Quadro FX 5800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-47% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2+91% | 6.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Quadro FX 5800 launched at $3499 and now averages $40. The Quadro FX 5800 costs 88.6% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 30.3 (Quadro FX 5800) — the Quadro FX 5800 offers 765.7% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | Quadro FX 5800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350-90% | $3499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $40-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5 | 30.3+766% |
| Codename | Trinidad | GT200B |
| Release | June 18 2015 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #467 | #815 |
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