
GeForce 830M vs Quadro 3000M

GeForce 830M
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Quadro 3000M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 830M is positioned at rank 157 and the Quadro 3000M is on rank 120, so the Quadro 3000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 830M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 3000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 830M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 3000M.
| Insight | GeForce 830M | Quadro 3000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 830M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 830M and Quadro 3000M

GeForce 830M
The GeForce 830M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,005 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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 830M scores 1,005 and the Quadro 3000M reaches 1,001 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 830M is built on Maxwell while the Quadro 3000M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830M) vs 240 (Quadro 3000M). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830M) vs 0.432 TFLOPS (Quadro 3000M).
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Quadro 3000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,005 | 1,001 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 256+7% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS+36% | 0.432 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 16 | 40+150% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 320 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Quadro 3000M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 830M) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro 3000M) — the GeForce 830M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Quadro 3000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 830M draws 33W versus the Quadro 3000M's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 830M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830M) vs 350W (Quadro 3000M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Quadro 3000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-56% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 30.5+129% | 13.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 830M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Quadro 3000M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | GF104 |
| Release | March 12 2014 | February 22 2011 |
| Ranking | #885 | #888 |
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