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 3800 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: 824 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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.

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 3800

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109%

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108%

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108%

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RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

108%

#173

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

105%

#174

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

104%

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FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

104%

#176

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

102%

#177

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

102%

#178

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

101%

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Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

101%

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Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

100%

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P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

100%

#182

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

100%

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100%

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FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

100%

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Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

96%

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Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

96%

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GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

96%

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Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

96%

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FirePro 3D V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

95%

#190

FirePro W9100

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94%

#191

T400 4GB

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93%

#192

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

93%

#193

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

92%

#194

Radeon Pro 580X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

92%

#195

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

90%

#196

Quadro P2000

MSRP: $425|Avg: $190

89%

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FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Quadro FX 3800 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro FX 3800 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 3800 scores 824 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.

Specification	Quadro FX 3800
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	824
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GT200B
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	55 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	240
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	80
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	610 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.6221 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	48.80 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count	1,400 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#815

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 3800 is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Quadro FX 3800
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	1 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

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

Specification	Quadro FX 3800
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	10_0
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 1.3
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	SLI Multi OS

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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, DisplayPortx 1 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD, decoder: PureVideo HD— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

Specification	Quadro FX 3800
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	DVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors	DisplayPortx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	PureVideo HD
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3800 draws 189 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	Quadro FX 3800
TDPPower consumption under load	189 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	1mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $20 (MSRP: $799), the Quadro FX 3800 delivers 41 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #815 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Quadro FX 3800
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$799
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$20
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#815
Release Date	November 11 2008
Release Year	2008

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	32
TMUs	80
Vram	1 GB
L2 Cache	256 kB
Core Clock	610 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	240
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Transistor Count	1,400 million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	48.80
Manufacturing Process	55 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	189 Watt
Floating Point Performance	0.6221 TFLOPS