GeForce MX350 vs Quadro M1000M

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.

GeForce MX350 vs Quadro M1000M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce MX350 vs Quadro M1000M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

GeForce MX350

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Quadro M1000M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce MX350 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 20W instead of 40W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M1000M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2020 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quadro M1000M

2015

Why buy it

✅2.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 4 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 11.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 40W vs 20W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro M1000M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (2,845 vs 2,828), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce MX350 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2015. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce MX350 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro M1000M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce MX350 vs Quadro M1000M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce MX350

The GeForce MX350 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points.

Quadro M1000M

The Quadro M1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1072 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,845 points. Launch price was $200.89.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX350 scores 2,828 and the Quadro M1000M reaches 2,845 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX350 is built on Pascal while the Quadro M1000M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce MX350) vs 512 (Quadro M1000M). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce MX350) vs 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro M1000M). Boost clocks: 937 MHz vs 1072 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX350	Quadro M1000M
G3D Mark Score	2,828	2,845
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.199 TFLOPS+18%	1.017 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	937 MHz	1072 MHz+14%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	240 KB	256 KB+7%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX350 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro M1000M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce MX350	Quadro M1000M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX350 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M1000M carries 4 GB. Quadro M1000M 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 GeForce MX350 and 64-bit on the Quadro M1000M. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce MX350) vs 2 MB (Quadro M1000M) — the Quadro M1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX350	Quadro M1000M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX350 draws 20W versus the Quadro M1000M's 40W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce MX350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX350) vs 350W (Quadro M1000M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX350	Quadro M1000M
TDP	20W-50%	40W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	141.4+99%	71.1

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce MX350 (2020 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce MX350	Quadro M1000M
MSRP	$250	—
Codename	GP107	GM107
Release	February 10 2020	August 18 2015
Ranking	#597	#594

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