GRID M10 8Q vs Quadro FX 3800

When comparing GRID M10 8Q 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 GRID M10 8Q and Quadro FX 3800 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID M10 8Q
Quadro FX 3800

Main Specs

  GRID M10 8Q Quadro FX 3800
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 108 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
 
  • GRID M10 8Q has 108% more power consumption, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • GRID M10 8Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro FX 3800 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID M10 8Q has 7 GB more memory, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID M10 8Q is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro FX 3800 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 433 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • GRID M10 8Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro FX 3800 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • GRID M10 8Q is 69 mm longer, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 3600 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 0−1
ultra / 1080p 8−9 0−1
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 27−30 10−11
medium / 1080p 16−18 1−2
The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 266% more, than Quadro FX 3800.

Full Specs

  GRID M10 8Q Quadro FX 3800
Architecture Maxwell Tesla 2.0
Code name GM107 GT200B
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 18 May 2016 30 March 2009
Pipelines 640 192
Core clock speed 1033 MHz 600 MHz
Boost Clock 1306 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 52.24 38.40
Floating-point performance 1,672 gflops 462.3 gflops
Length 267 mm 198 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5200 MHz 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 83.2 GB/s 51.2 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 5.1 4.0
OpenGL 4.6 3.3
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA 5.0 1.3