Tesla M10 vs Quadro FX 3600M

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Quadro FX 3600M with Tesla M10, including specs and performance data.

FX 3600M
2008
512 MB GDDR3, 70 Watt
1.21

Tesla M10 outperforms FX 3600M by a whopping 579% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking1044504
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency1.202.53
ArchitectureTesla (2006−2010)Maxwell (2014−2017)
GPU code nameG92GM107
Market segmentMobile workstationWorkstation
Release date23 February 2008 (16 years ago)18 May 2016 (8 years ago)

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 cores64640
Core clock speed500 MHz1033 MHz
Boost clock speedno data1306 MHz
Number of transistors754 million1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology65 nm28 nm
Power consumption (TDP)70 Watt225 Watt
Texture fill rate16.0052.24
Floating-point processing power0.16 TFLOPS1.672 TFLOPS
ROPs1616
TMUs3240

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 sizelargeno data
InterfaceMXM-HEPCIe 3.0 x16
Lengthno data267 mm
Widthno data2-slot
Supplementary power connectorsno data1x 8-pin

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 typeGDDR3GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount512 MB8 GB
Memory bus width256 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed799 MHz1300 MHz
Memory bandwidth51.14 GB/s83.2 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 outputsNo outputs

API compatibility

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

DirectX11.1 (10_0)12 (11_0)
Shader Model4.05.1
OpenGL3.34.6
OpenCL1.11.2
VulkanN/A1.1.126
CUDA1.15.0

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.

FX 3600M 1.21
Tesla M10 8.22
+579%

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.

FX 3600M 466
Tesla M10 3171
+580%

Gaming performance

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

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 6−7
−567%
40−45
+567%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4−5
−575%
27−30
+575%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Far Cry 5 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Far Cry New Dawn 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Forza Horizon 4 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Hitman 3 6−7
−567%
40−45
+567%
Horizon Zero Dawn 14−16
−579%
95−100
+579%
Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 8−9
−525%
50−55
+525%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−556%
210−220
+556%

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 6−7
−567%
40−45
+567%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4−5
−575%
27−30
+575%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Far Cry 5 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Far Cry New Dawn 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Forza Horizon 4 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Hitman 3 6−7
−567%
40−45
+567%
Horizon Zero Dawn 14−16
−579%
95−100
+579%
Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 8−9
−525%
50−55
+525%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10−12
−536%
70−75
+536%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−556%
210−220
+556%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 6−7
−567%
40−45
+567%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4−5
−575%
27−30
+575%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Far Cry 5 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Forza Horizon 4 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Hitman 3 6−7
−567%
40−45
+567%
Horizon Zero Dawn 14−16
−579%
95−100
+579%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 8−9
−525%
50−55
+525%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10−12
−536%
70−75
+536%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−556%
210−220
+556%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%

1440p
High Preset

Battlefield 5 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Far Cry New Dawn 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 0−1 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Far Cry 5 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Hitman 3 7−8
−543%
45−50
+543%
Horizon Zero Dawn 4−5
−575%
27−30
+575%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 0−1 0−1
Watch Dogs: Legion 5−6
−500%
30−33
+500%

1440p
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 4−5
−575%
27−30
+575%

4K
High Preset

Far Cry New Dawn 0−1 0−1

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 0−1 0−1
Far Cry 5 0−1 0−1

4K
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.21 8.22
Recency 23 February 2008 18 May 2016
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 8 GB
Chip lithography 65 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 70 Watt 225 Watt

FX 3600M has 221.4% lower power consumption.

Tesla M10, on the other hand, has a 579.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, a 1500% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 132.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Tesla M10 is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro FX 3600M in performance tests.

Be aware that Quadro FX 3600M is a mobile workstation card while Tesla M10 is a workstation 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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