GeForce 7800 GTX vs Quadro 1000M

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Quadro 1000M with GeForce 7800 GTX, including specs and performance data.

Quadro 1000M
2011
2 GB DDR3, 45 Watt
1.47
+96%

1000M outperforms 7800 GTX by an impressive 96% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking9851154
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.170.01
Power efficiency2.280.61
ArchitectureFermi (2010−2014)Curie (2003−2013)
GPU code nameGF108G70
Market segmentMobile workstationDesktop
Release date13 January 2011 (13 years ago)22 June 2005 (19 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$174.95 $599

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

Quadro 1000M has 1600% better value for money than 7800 GTX.

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.

Pipelines / CUDA cores96no data
Core clock speed700 MHz430 MHz
Number of transistors585 million302 million
Manufacturing process technology40 nm110 nm
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt86 Watt
Texture fill rate11.2010.32
Floating-point processing power0.2688 TFLOPSno data
ROPs416
TMUs1624

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).

Laptop sizemedium sizedno data
InterfaceMXM-A (3.0)PCIe 1.0 x16
Lengthno data228 mm
Widthno data1-slot

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 typeDDR3GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount2 GB256 MB
Memory bus width128 Bit256 Bit
Memory clock speed900 MHz600 MHz
Memory bandwidth28.8 GB/s38.4 GB/s
Shared memory--

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 ConnectorsNo outputs2x DVI, 1x S-Video

API compatibility

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

DirectX12 (11_0)9.0c (9_3)
Shader Model5.13.0
OpenGL4.62.1
OpenCL1.1N/A
VulkanN/AN/A
CUDA2.1-

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.

Quadro 1000M 1.47
+96%
7800 GTX 0.75

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.

Quadro 1000M 566
+95.2%
7800 GTX 290

Gaming performance

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

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD43
+105%
21−24
−105%

Cost per frame, $

1080p4.0728.52

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
+100%
2−3
−100%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 6−7
+100%
3−4
−100%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4−5
+100%
2−3
−100%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
+100%
2−3
−100%
Far Cry 5 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Far Cry New Dawn 3−4
+200%
1−2
−200%
Forza Horizon 4 4−5
+100%
2−3
−100%
Hitman 3 6−7
+100%
3−4
−100%
Horizon Zero Dawn 14−16
+114%
7−8
−114%
Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
+200%
1−2
−200%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 8−9
+100%
4−5
−100%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
+106%
16−18
−106%

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 6−7
+100%
3−4
−100%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4−5
+100%
2−3
−100%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
+100%
2−3
−100%
Far Cry 5 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Far Cry New Dawn 3−4
+200%
1−2
−200%
Forza Horizon 4 4−5
+100%
2−3
−100%
Hitman 3 6−7
+100%
3−4
−100%
Horizon Zero Dawn 14−16
+114%
7−8
−114%
Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
+200%
1−2
−200%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 8−9
+100%
4−5
−100%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10−12
+120%
5−6
−120%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
+106%
16−18
−106%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 6−7
+100%
3−4
−100%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4−5
+100%
2−3
−100%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
+100%
2−3
−100%
Far Cry 5 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Forza Horizon 4 4−5
+100%
2−3
−100%
Hitman 3 6−7
+100%
3−4
−100%
Horizon Zero Dawn 14−16
+114%
7−8
−114%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 8−9
+100%
4−5
−100%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10−12
+120%
5−6
−120%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
+106%
16−18
−106%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
+200%
1−2
−200%

1440p
High Preset

Battlefield 5 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Far Cry New Dawn 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1−2 0−1
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 0−1 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2 0−1
Far Cry 5 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Hitman 3 7−8
+133%
3−4
−133%
Horizon Zero Dawn 5−6
+150%
2−3
−150%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 1−2 0−1
Watch Dogs: Legion 7−8
+133%
3−4
−133%

1440p
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 4−5
+100%
2−3
−100%

4K
High Preset

Far Cry New Dawn 1−2 0−1

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1−2 0−1
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 1−2 0−1
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 0−1 0−1
Far Cry 5 0−1 0−1

4K
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
+200%
1−2
−200%

This is how Quadro 1000M and 7800 GTX compete in popular games:

  • Quadro 1000M is 105% faster in 1080p

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.47 0.75
Recency 13 January 2011 22 June 2005
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 256 MB
Chip lithography 40 nm 110 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 86 Watt

Quadro 1000M has a 96% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 700% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 175% more advanced lithography process, and 91.1% lower power consumption.

The Quadro 1000M is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce 7800 GTX in performance tests.

Be aware that Quadro 1000M is a mobile workstation card while GeForce 7800 GTX is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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