Quadro FX 3800 vs Quadro P2000 Max Q

When comparing Quadro FX 3800 and Quadro P2000 Max Q, 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 Quadro FX 3800 and Quadro P2000 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro P2000 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro P2000 Max Q 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 Quadro P2000 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  Quadro FX 3800 Quadro P2000 Max Q
Power consumption (TDP) 108 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
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  • Quadro P2000 Max Q has 3 GB more memory, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • Quadro FX 3800 is used in Desktops, and Quadro P2000 Max Q - in Mobile workstations.
  • Quadro FX 3800 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Quadro P2000 Max Q - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro P2000 Max Q is 615 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • Quadro FX 3800 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro P2000 Max Q - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro P2000 Max Q is 4408 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 35−40
ultra / 1080p 0−1 21−24
QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 10−11 60−65
medium / 1080p 1−2 40−45
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P2000 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 766% more, than Quadro FX 3800.

Full Specs

  Quadro FX 3800 Quadro P2000 Max Q
Architecture Tesla 2.0 Pascal
Code name GT200B GP107GL
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 30 March 2009 5 July 2017
Pipelines 192 768
Core clock speed 600 MHz 1215 MHz
Boost Clock 1468 MHz
Transistor count 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 38.40
Floating-point performance 462.3 gflops
Length 198 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1600 MHz 6008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) DirectX 12_1, Shader 5.0
Shader Model 4.0
OpenGL 3.3
OpenCL 1.1
Vulkan N/A
CUDA 1.3
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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