GeForce GTX 470M SLI vs Quadro FX 3800

When comparing GeForce GTX 470M SLI 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 470M SLI 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 470M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 470M SLI 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 470M SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 470M SLI Quadro FX 3800
Power consumption (TDP) 108 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
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  • GeForce GTX 470M SLI is used in Laptops, and Quadro FX 3800 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 470M SLI is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro FX 3800 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro FX 3800 is 65 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 470M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 470M SLI is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro FX 3800 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro FX 3800 is 350 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 470M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 16−18 0−1
ultra / 1080p 9−10 0−1
QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 30−35 10−11
medium / 1080p 20−22 1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 333% more, than Quadro FX 3800.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 470M SLI Quadro FX 3800
Architecture Fermi Tesla 2.0
Code name N11E-GT GT200B
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 1 November 2010 30 March 2009
Pipelines 576 192
Core clock speed 535 MHz 600 MHz
Transistor count 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 38.40
Floating-point performance 462.3 gflops
Length 198 mm
Memory bus width 192 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1250 MHz 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 4.0
OpenGL 3.3
OpenCL 1.1
Vulkan N/A
CUDA 1.3
Laptop size large
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