Quadro 2000D 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.

Quadro 2000D 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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Quadro 2000D 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.

Quadro 2000D

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 62W instead of 75W, a 13W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro 3000M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2011 hardware with 4 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

✅53.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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 1.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌21% higher power demand at 75W vs 62W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro 3000M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 53.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.1% in PassMark G3D (1,001 vs 980), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

Quadro 2000D is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro 2000D makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro 3000M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

Quadro 2000D vs Quadro 3000M Technical Specifications

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

Quadro 2000D

The Quadro 2000D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 980 points. Launch price was $599.

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 Quadro 2000D scores 980 and the Quadro 3000M reaches 1,001 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 2000D is built on Fermi while the Quadro 3000M uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (Quadro 2000D) vs 240 (Quadro 3000M). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000D) vs 0.432 TFLOPS (Quadro 3000M).

Feature	Quadro 2000D	Quadro 3000M
G3D Mark Score	980	1,001+2%
Architecture	Fermi	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	192	240+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.48 TFLOPS+11%	0.432 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	256 KB	320 KB+25%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 2000D	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 Quadro 2000D has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 3000M carries 2 GB. Quadro 2000D 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 Quadro 2000D and 64-bit on the Quadro 3000M. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro 2000D) vs 512 KB (Quadro 3000M) — the Quadro 3000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro 2000D	Quadro 3000M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 2000D draws 62W versus the Quadro 3000M's 75W — a 19% difference. The Quadro 2000D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 2000D) vs 350W (Quadro 3000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.