Quadro 7000 vs Radeon 3000

NVIDIA

Quadro 7000

2012Core: 651 MHz
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AMD

Radeon 3000

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz
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Quadro 7000 vs Radeon 3000 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Quadro 7000 vs Radeon 3000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Quadro 7000 vs Radeon 3000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro 7000

2012

Why buy it

  • 2735.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($14,499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • 2012 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 308% higher power demand at 204W vs 50W.

Radeon 3000

2019

Why buy it

  • Quadro 7000 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon 3000 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 50W instead of 204W, a 154W reduction.
  • More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro 7000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $14,499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro 7000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2735.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3476.5% in PassMark G3D (3,505 vs 98), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon 3000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 14nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro 7000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro 7000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Radeon 3000 has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro 7000 vs Radeon 3000 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

Quadro 7000

The Quadro 7000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 2 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,505 points. Launch price was $14,499.

AMD

Radeon 3000

The Radeon 3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro 7000 scores 3,505 versus the Radeon 3000's 98 — the Quadro 7000 leads by 3476.5%. The Quadro 7000 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon 3000 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (Quadro 7000) vs 512 (Radeon 3000). Raw compute: 1.3322 TFLOPS (Quadro 7000) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3000).

FeatureQuadro 7000Radeon 3000
G3D Mark Score
3,505+3477%
98
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
40 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
512
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.3322 TFLOPS+7%
1.247 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
64+100%
32
L1 Cache
896 KB+600%
128 KB
L2 Cache
768 KB+50%
512 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro 7000Radeon 3000
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 7000 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 3000 carries 512 MB. Quadro 7000 gives you 1100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Quadro 7000 and 64-bit on the Radeon 3000. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Quadro 7000) vs 512 KB (Radeon 3000) — the Quadro 7000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro 7000Radeon 3000
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
768 KB+50%
512 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 7000 draws 204W versus the Radeon 3000's 50W — a 121.3% difference. The Radeon 3000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 7000) vs 350W (Radeon 3000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureQuadro 7000Radeon 3000
TDP
204W
50W-75%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
17.2+760%
2.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Quadro 7000 came in at $14499, while the Radeon 3000 launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon 3000 was 100+% cheaper ($14499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.2 (Quadro 7000) vs Infinity (Radeon 3000) — the Radeon 3000 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon 3000 (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureQuadro 7000Radeon 3000
MSRP
$14499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
0.2
Infinity
Codename
GF110
Polaris 23
Release
May 2 2012
May 13 2019
Ranking
#541
#757

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