GeForce GTX 970M vs Quadro M3000M

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 GTX 970M is positioned at rank 27 and the Quadro M3000M is on rank 9, so the Quadro M3000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970M

#17

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

152%

#19

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

138%

#20

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

138%

#24

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

125%

#25

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

124%

#27

GeForce GTX 970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M3000M

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

186%

#9

Quadro M3000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M3000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 970M	Quadro M3000M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 970M 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.

GeForce GTX 970M Benchmark Check

Quadro M3000M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970M and Quadro M3000M

GeForce GTX 970M

The GeForce GTX 970M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,705 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.

Quadro M3000M

The Quadro M3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 1,024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,574 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970M scores 5,705 and the Quadro M3000M reaches 5,574 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro M3000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 1 (Quadro M3000M). Raw compute: 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 2.15 TFLOPS (Quadro M3000M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Quadro M3000M
G3D Mark Score	5,705+2%	5,574
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+25%	1,024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.657 TFLOPS+24%	2.15 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	480 KB+25%	384 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Quadro M3000M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 970M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M3000M has 4 GB. The Quadro M3000M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 2 MB (Quadro M3000M) — the Quadro M3000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Quadro M3000M
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M3000M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Quadro M3000M
DirectX	12_1	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M3000M). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs PureVideo HD VP6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Quadro M3000M
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970M draws 81W versus the Quadro M3000M's 75W — a 7.7% difference. The Quadro M3000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 350W (Quadro M3000M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.