Quadro FX 3700
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Quadro FX 3700

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

372

MSRP

$1599

AVG Price

$500

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 3700 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: 372 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 3700 is positioned at rank #401 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 3700

#385
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
64230%
#400
Quadro FX 4700 X2
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15
100%
#401
Quadro FX 3700
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500
100%
#402
GRID M10-0B
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000
96%
#403
Quadro FX 4600
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50
87%
#405
GRID K340
MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57
87%
#406
Quadro FX 5600
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50
78%
#408
Quadro FX 3500
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599
74%
#409
Quadro FX 1400
MSRP: $799|Avg: $30
70%
#410
GRID K1
MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120
70%
#412
GRID P4-1Q
MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185
52%
#413
GRID RTX6000-2Q
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500
43%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro FX 3700 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 3700 scores 372 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 3700
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score372
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 3700 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationQuadro FX 3700
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 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

Graphics API support: DirectX 10_0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationQuadro FX 3700
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version10_0
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 1.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportSLI
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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, S-Videox 1 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays.

SpecificationQuadro FX 3700
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsDVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsS-Videox
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3700 draws 189 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 229mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationQuadro FX 3700
TDPPower consumption under load189 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance229mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $500 (MSRP: $1599), the Quadro FX 3700 delivers 1 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #401 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 3700
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$1599
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$500
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#401
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#815
Release DateNovember 11 2008
Release Year2008

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