Quadro NVS 280 PCI vs GeForce 7300 GT

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce 7300 GT with Quadro NVS 280 PCI, including specs and performance data.

7300 GT
2006
128 MB DDR2, 24 Watt
0.36
+1700%

7300 GT outperforms NVS 280 PCI by a whopping 1700% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking12811489
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.01no data
Power efficiency1.030.11
ArchitectureCurie (2003−2013)Rankine (2003−2005)
GPU code nameG73NV34 B1
Market segmentDesktopWorkstation
Release date15 May 2006 (18 years ago)28 October 2003 (21 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$149.99 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

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Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Core clock speed350 MHz275 MHz
Number of transistors177 million45 million
Manufacturing process technology90 nm150 nm
Power consumption (TDP)24 Watt13 Watt
Texture fill rate2.8001.100
ROPs82
TMUs84

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfacePCIe 1.0 x16PCI
Lengthno data168 mm
Width1-slot1-slot
Supplementary power connectorsNoneNone

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeDDR2DDR
Maximum RAM amount128 MB64 MB
Memory bus width128 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed325 MHz250 MHz
Memory bandwidth10.4 GB/s8 GB/s

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video1x DMS-59

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX9.0c (9_3)9.0a
Shader Model3.0no data
OpenGL2.11.5 (2.1)
OpenCLN/AN/A
VulkanN/AN/A

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

7300 GT 0.36
+1700%
NVS 280 PCI 0.02

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

7300 GT 138
+1625%
NVS 280 PCI 8

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.36 0.02
Recency 15 May 2006 28 October 2003
Maximum RAM amount 128 MB 64 MB
Chip lithography 90 nm 150 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 24 Watt 13 Watt

7300 GT has a 1700% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 66.7% more advanced lithography process.

NVS 280 PCI, on the other hand, has 84.6% lower power consumption.

The GeForce 7300 GT is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro NVS 280 PCI in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce 7300 GT is a desktop card while Quadro NVS 280 PCI is a workstation one.


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