GeForce GTX 760M vs Quadro FX 3800

When comparing GeForce GTX 760M and Quadro FX 3800, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 760M and Quadro FX 3800 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 760M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 760M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 760M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 760M Quadro FX 3800
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 108 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
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  • Quadro FX 3800 has 96% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 760M.
  • GeForce GTX 760M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro FX 3800 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 760M has 1 GB more memory, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • GeForce GTX 760M is used in Laptops, and Quadro FX 3800 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 760M is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro FX 3800 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 760M is 57 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • GeForce GTX 760M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro FX 3800 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 760M is 400 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 7−8 0−1
ultra / 1080p 4−5 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 18−20 10−11
medium / 1080p 9−10 1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 760M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 133% more, than Quadro FX 3800.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 760M Quadro FX 3800
Architecture Kepler Tesla 2.0
Code name N14E-GL GT200B
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 30 May 2013 30 March 2009
Pipelines 768 192
Core clock speed 657 MHz 600 MHz
Boost Clock 657 MHz
Transistor count 2,540 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 42.05 38.40
Floating-point performance 1,009 gflops 462.3 gflops
Length 198 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 64.0 GB/s 51.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 5.1 4.0
OpenGL 4.5 3.3
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA + 1.3
CUDA cores 768
Bus support PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 2.0
SLI options +
HDMI +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 54 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Standard memory configuration GDDR5
eDP 1.2 signal support Up to 3840x2160
LVDS signal support Up to 1920x1200
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support Up to 3840x2160
HDCP content protection +
7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI +
TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming +
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
Optimus +
Blu-Ray 3D Support +
3D Vision / 3DTV Play +
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