Quadro FX 1800
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Quadro FX 1800

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

395

MSRP

$489

AVG Price

$100

November 11 2008
189 Watt
Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

The Quadro FX 1800 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: 395 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro FX 1800 is positioned at rank #364 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1800

#349
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
18238%
#364
Quadro FX 1800
MSRP: $489|Avg: $100
100%
#365
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99%
#366
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99%
#367
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98%
#368
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96%
#369
FirePro V5700
MSRP: $599|Avg: $20
96%
#370
FirePro 3D V8750
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88%
#371
FirePro 3D V7750
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
84%
#372
GRID M10-2B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80
81%
#373
Quadro FX 370
MSRP: $129|Avg: $500
80%
#374
GRID M6-0B
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
75%
#375
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MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500
75%
#376
Quadro 6000
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150
75%
#377
GRID M10-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
74%
#378
Tesla K40c
MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500
72%
#379
Quadro FX 4800
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80
69%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro FX 1800 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 1800 scores 395 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) architecture (codename: GT200B), manufactured on a 55 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 240 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.6221 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationQuadro FX 1800
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score395
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTesla 2.0 (2007−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGT200B
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient55 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute240
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling80
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency610 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.6221 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second48.80 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count1,400 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#815
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 1800 is equipped with 0.75 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationQuadro FX 1800
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.75 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L2 Cache256 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

SpecificationQuadro FX 1800
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 1800 draws 189 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.

SpecificationQuadro FX 1800
TDPPower consumption under load189 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $100 (MSRP: $489), the Quadro FX 1800 delivers 4 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #364 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #815 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationQuadro FX 1800
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$489
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$100
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#364
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#815
Release DateNovember 11 2008
Release Year2008

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