GeForce GTX 280 vs Quadro FX 3800
When comparing GeForce GTX 280 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 280 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 280
Quadro FX 3800
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Quadro FX 3800 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 236 Watt | 108 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 6-pin & 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video | 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort |
- GeForce GTX 280 has 118% more power consumption, than Quadro FX 3800.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce GTX 280 and Quadro FX 3800 have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 280 and Quadro FX 3800 are build with Tesla 2.0 architecture.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 696 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
- GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Quadro FX 3800 - by 55 nm process technology.
- Quadro FX 3800 is 188 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 280.
- Memory clock speed of Quadro FX 3800 is 493 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 9−10 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Battlefield 5 is 125% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro FX 3800 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 9−10 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 25% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Dota 2 is 24% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 7−8 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Far Cry 5 is 66% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Fortnite is 34% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 1−2 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Forza Horizon 4 is 50% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Grand Theft Auto V is 21% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Metro Exodus is 400% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Minecraft is 28% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 12% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 200% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 4−5 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | − |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 166% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−12 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in World of Tanks is 20% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Quadro FX 3800 | |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Code name | GT200 | GT200B |
| Type | Desktop | Workstation |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 30 March 2009 |
| Pipelines | 240 | 192 |
| Core clock speed | 1296 MHz | 600 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,400 million | 1,400 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 55 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 48.2 billion/sec | 38.40 |
| Floating-point performance | 622.1 gflops | 462.3 gflops |
| Length | 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) | 198 mm |
| Memory bus width | 512 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1107 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 141.7 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| CUDA | + | 1.3 |
| CUDA cores | 240 | |
| Height | 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Multi monitor support | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | |