Quadro FX 3800 vs Radeon R9 M470
When comparing Quadro FX 3800 and Radeon R9 M470, 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 Radeon R9 M470 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Quadro FX 3800
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Radeon R9 M470 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R9 M470 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 Radeon R9 M470 here:
Main Specs
Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R9 M470 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 108 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort | No outputs |
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- Quadro FX 3800 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon R9 M470 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon R9 M470 has 3 GB more memory, than Quadro FX 3800.
- Quadro FX 3800 is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M470 - in Laptops.
- Quadro FX 3800 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 M470 - with GCN 2.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M470 is 400 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
- Quadro FX 3800 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M470 - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon R9 M470 is 4400 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 10−11 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 1−2 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 233% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 9−10 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Battlefield 5 is 575% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro FX 3800 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon R9 M470. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 190−200 |
medium / 768p | 75−80 | 150−160 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 80−85 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 45−50 |
4K / 2160p | 9−10 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 50−55 | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 112% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
low / 768p | 65−70 | 100−110 |
medium / 768p | 40−45 | 80−85 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Dota 2 is 97% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 7−8 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Far Cry 5 is 566% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 85−90 |
medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Fortnite is 182% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Forza Horizon 4 is 400% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
low / 768p | 35−40 | 75−80 |
medium / 768p | − | 65−70 |
high / 1080p | 1−2 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
medium / 720p | 30−35 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Grand Theft Auto V is 168% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 1−2 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Metro Exodus is 2400% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
high / 1080p | 50−55 | − |
ultra / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
medium / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Minecraft is 20% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 68% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 2−3 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 1000% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
low / 768p | 4−5 | 45−50 |
medium / 768p | − | 27−30 |
high / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 933% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
low / 768p | 65−70 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in World of Tanks is 70% more, than Quadro FX 3800. |
Full Specs
Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R9 M470 | |
Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 2 |
Code name | GT200B | Saturn |
Type | Workstation | Laptop |
Release date | 30 March 2009 | 14 May 2016 |
Pipelines | 192 | 768 |
Core clock speed | 600 MHz | 1000 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | |
Transistor count | 1,400 million | 2,080 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 38.40 | 48.00 |
Floating-point performance | 462.3 gflops | 1,536 gflops |
Length | 198 mm | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz | 6000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 96 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (12_0) |
Shader Model | 4.0 | 6.3 |
OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.0 |
Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
CUDA | 1.3 | |
Laptop size | large | |
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