FirePro V4900 vs Quadro 3000M

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.

FirePro V4900 vs Quadro 3000M FPS Benchmarks

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

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FirePro V4900 vs Quadro 3000M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

FirePro V4900

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2011 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro 3000M

2011

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅More future proof: Fermi (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro V4900 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.8% in PassMark G3D (1,009 vs 1,001), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro V4900 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro V4900 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro V4900 vs Quadro 3000M Technical Specifications

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

FirePro V4900

The FirePro V4900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,009 points.

Quadro 3000M

The Quadro 3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 450 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,001 points. Launch price was $398.96.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V4900 scores 1,009 and the Quadro 3000M reaches 1,001 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V4900 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro 3000M uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (FirePro V4900) vs 240 (Quadro 3000M). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro V4900) vs 0.432 TFLOPS (Quadro 3000M).

Feature	FirePro V4900	Quadro 3000M
G3D Mark Score	1,009	1,001
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	480+100%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS+78%	0.432 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	48 KB	320 KB+567%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V4900	Quadro 3000M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V4900 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 3000M carries 2 GB. Quadro 3000M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro V4900 and 64-bit on the Quadro 3000M. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro V4900) vs 512 KB (Quadro 3000M) — the Quadro 3000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V4900	Quadro 3000M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V4900 draws 75W versus the Quadro 3000M's 75W — a 0% difference. The Quadro 3000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V4900) vs 350W (Quadro 3000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.