Quadro 3000M vs GeForce 830M
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 Quadro 3000M is positioned at rank 120 and the GeForce 830M is on rank 157, 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 Quadro 3000M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 830M
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 | Quadro 3000M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 Quadro 3000M and GeForce 830M
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 3000M scores 1,001 and the GeForce 830M reaches 1,005 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 3000M is built on Fermi while the GeForce 830M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro 3000M) vs 256 (GeForce 830M). Raw compute: 0.432 TFLOPS (Quadro 3000M) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830M).
| Feature | Quadro 3000M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,001 | 1,005 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 256+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.432 TFLOPS | 0.5888 TFLOPS+36% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+150% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 3000M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro 3000M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 830M) — the GeForce 830M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 3000M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 3000M draws 75W versus the GeForce 830M's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 830M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 3000M) vs 350W (GeForce 830M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro 3000M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 33W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.3 | 30.5+129% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 830M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro 3000M | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GF104 | GM108 |
| Release | February 22 2011 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #888 | #885 |
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