NVIDIA Quadro FX Go700

The NVIDIA Quadro FX Go700 is a mobile workstation GPU released on June 24, 2003, and now marked end-of-life. It is built on the NV31 chip using the Rankine architecture, fabricated by TSMC on a 130 nm process with 80 million transistors. The GPU features 128 MB of DDR memory on a 128-bit interface, delivering 9.440 GB/s of bandwidth. With 4 texture mapping units and 4 render output units, it sustains 1.180 GTexel/s and 1.180 GPixel/s. The part occupies the 50th percentile of all GPUs in the database, indicating a median performance position.

Benchmark Performance

Benchmark results for the Quadro FX Go700 are not present in the database. The sole aggregate metric is a percentile rank of 50, which places it exactly at the midpoint of all GPUs tracked. This means that half of the GPUs in the database are expected to perform better and half worse, though without explicit scores the magnitude of the gap cannot be quantified.

Specification-level throughput figures provide a baseline. The pixel fill rate of 1.180 GPixel/s and texture fill rate of 1.180 GTexel/s are identical, suggesting that the ROP and TMU counts are balanced at 4 each. This symmetry is typical for a part that is not heavily specialized in either geometry or pixel processing. The memory subsystem, with 128 MB of DDR on a 128-bit bus, provides 9.440 GB/s. At 295 MHz memory clock, the effective data rate per pin is 590 Mbps. This bandwidth is modest by any standard, and it will likely be the limiting factor for texture-heavy workloads.

Given the lack of benchmark entries, the 50th percentile is the only comparative data point. It is important to note that this percentile is derived from the full GPU database, which includes many newer and more powerful parts; the actual position within its own generation would depend on direct comparisons that are not available. The equal pixel and texture rates also imply that the GPU is not constrained by a mismatch between these two stages, which can be a bottleneck in some architectures. However, the absolute values are low enough that they would only support modest rendering demands.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The Quadro FX Go700 does not include dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores. This is consistent with its 2003 release, predating those technologies by over a decade. The API support is limited to DirectX 9.0a and OpenGL 1.5 (full) with partial OpenGL 2.0. There is no Vulkan support. As a result, the GPU cannot execute hardware-accelerated ray tracing or machine learning inference tasks. Its feature set is confined to the early DirectX 9-era pipeline, which does not include the compute or mesh shader stages found in later generations.

The absence of RT and tensor cores means that any ray tracing or tensor workload would have to be handled through non-dedicated paths, which is not practical for those tasks. The display outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent", meaning the GPU relies on the laptop's integrated panel and external connectors rather than fixed outputs. This is a common arrangement for mobile GPUs, where the final display configuration is determined by the system manufacturer. The bus interface is AGP 4x, a standard for that period, and no power connectors are required, indicating that the card draws power solely from the system board.

Who Should Consider It

Based on the available specifications, the Quadro FX Go700 is a legacy mobile workstation component. Its 128 MB frame buffer and 128-bit memory bus are suited for applications that do not require large texture sets or high-resolution framebuffers. The 1.180 GPixel/s fill rate suggests that it can handle modest resolutions and moderate detail settings in older titles, though no specific resolution or settings guidance can be derived from the data. The 50th percentile ranking implies that it sits in the middle of the performance distribution for all GPUs in the database. However, because the database includes many modern parts, this percentile does not indicate its performance relative to its contemporaries.

For users seeking to run software from the early 2000s, this GPU may be adequate, but it lacks the feature set for modern APIs. Its Quadro branding indicates workstation use, and the "Go" suffix denotes mobility. The combination of 128 MB memory and a 128-bit bus suggests that it was designed for professional applications such as CAD or DCC that were optimized for the DirectX 9 and OpenGL 1.5 feature set. It is not intended for gaming or compute; the absence of dedicated tensor and RT cores precludes any AI or ray-traced workloads. The end-of-life status further limits its relevance for current deployments.

Architecture and Design

The Quadro FX Go700 is built on the NV31 chip, a member of the Rankine architecture family. The die is fabricated by TSMC on a 130 nm process and contains 80 million transistors on a 121 mm² area, yielding a transistor density of 661.2K per square millimeter. This is a relatively small chip by modern standards, but for its era it represented a mid-range mobile implementation. The GPU has 4 texture mapping units and 4 render output units. The memory interface is 128 bits wide, with 128 MB of DDR memory. The memory clock is 295 MHz, which translates to 590 Mbps effective data rate per pin. The total bandwidth is 9.440 GB/s.

The bus interface is AGP 4x, which was common for mobile workstations of that time. The power delivery is minimal, with no power connectors listed; the GPU draws power from the motherboard or portable device. Display connectivity is described as "Portable Device Dependent", meaning the outputs are not fixed but depend on the laptop's design. This is typical for mobile GPUs, where the panel and external ports are integrated by the OEM. The chip's transistor density of 661.2K per square millimeter reflects the 130 nm process capabilities and the relatively simple architecture. With only 4 TMUs and 4 ROPs, the design prioritizes low power and small size over raw performance.

How It Compares

The database does not provide any nearest rivals for the Quadro FX Go700. Consequently, there are no direct percentage deltas or score comparisons to report. The only positional reference is the 50th percentile, which places it at the median of all GPUs. In the product lineage, it sits between the Quadro4 Go and the Quadro FX Mobile. The Quadro4 Go is its predecessor, and the Quadro FX Mobile is its successor. Without benchmark scores for these or any other parts, a quantitative comparison is impossible.

The specification-based analysis above must serve as the primary evaluation. The 50th percentile rank is a neutral indicator; it does not tell us whether the GPU is stronger or weaker than its immediate predecessor or successor. The absence of nearestRivals data means that any relative performance claims would be speculative. The only factual comparisons available are the architectural differences: the Quadro FX Go700 uses the Rankine architecture, while the predecessor and successor belong to different product generations. The release date of June 24, 2003, places it in a specific time window, and its end-of-life status indicates that it has been superseded. For a benchmark database, the lack of direct rival scores is a significant gap, but the available specifications still allow for a reasonable characterization of its capabilities.