Quadro FX 3800 vs Radeon R9 M470X
When comparing Quadro FX 3800 and Radeon R9 M470X, 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 M470X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Quadro FX 3800
Radeon R9 M470X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R9 M470X 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 M470X here:
Main Specs
| Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R9 M470X | |
| 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 M470X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon R9 M470X has 3 GB more memory, than Quadro FX 3800.
- Quadro FX 3800 is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M470X - in Laptops.
- Quadro FX 3800 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 M470X - with GCN 2.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M470X is 500 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
- Quadro FX 3800 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M470X - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon R9 M470X is 4400 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 1−2 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 400% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 9−10 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Battlefield 5 is 850% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 100−110 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 65−70 |
| 4K / 2160p | 9−10 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 50−55 | 150−160 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 160% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 25% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Dota 2 is 136% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Far Cry 5 is 900% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Fortnite is 282% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Forza Horizon 4 is 583% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | − | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| medium / 720p | 30−35 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Grand Theft Auto V is 252% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 1−2 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Metro Exodus is 3100% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 50−55 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Minecraft is 32% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 100% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 2−3 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 1500% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 4−5 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | − | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 1300% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 30−35 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 27−30 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in World of Tanks is 82% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
Full Specs
| Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon R9 M470X | |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 2 |
| Code name | GT200B | Emerald |
| Type | Workstation | Laptop |
| Release date | 30 March 2009 | 14 May 2016 |
| Pipelines | 192 | 896 |
| Core clock speed | 600 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,400 million | 2,080 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 38.40 | 61.60 |
| Floating-point performance | 462.3 gflops | 1,971 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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