Quadro 3000M
VS
Quadro 2000D

Quadro 3000M vs Quadro 2000D

NVIDIA

Quadro 3000M

2011Core: 450 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro 2000D

2011Core: 625 MHz

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 Quadro 2000D is on rank 311, so the Quadro 3000M 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 Quadro 3000M

#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
99%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
99%
#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
96%
#65
RTX A4000H
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927
94%
#66
Radeon PRO W7800
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
87%
#105
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1181%
#120
Quadro 3000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#124
Radeon Pro W5500X
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
98%
#125
Quadro T2000
MSRP: $600|Avg: $75
97%
#130
FirePro D300
MSRP: $500|Avg: $20
91%
#131
Radeon Pro WX 3200
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
89%
#132
Radeon Pro WX 5100
MSRP: $499|Avg: $120
88%
#134
Quadro P2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
86%
#135
Quadro P3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2000D

#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
96%
#296
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
9008%
#311
Quadro 2000D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $40
100%
#312
FirePro 3D V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30
99%
#313
Quadro K5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60
98%
#314
Quadro 2000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $25
96%
#315
FirePro S7150
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459
96%
#317
FirePro W9000
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150
94%
#318
GRID M60-4Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
93%
#319
FirePro V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100
93%
#320
Quadro K6000
MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300
93%
#321
NVS 510
MSRP: $449|Avg: $15
92%
#322
GRID M60-1Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50
90%
#323
FirePro M2000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
87%
#324
GRID K280Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50
87%
#325
Tesla K20c
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500
85%
#326
GRID M6-1Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 3000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 2000D offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightQuadro 3000MQuadro 2000D
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro 3000M 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 Quadro 2000D

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

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

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

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro 3000MQuadro 2000D
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)

The Quadro 3000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2000D has 4 GB. The Quadro 2000D offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro 3000M) vs 256 KB (Quadro 2000D) — the Quadro 3000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

Power & Dimensions

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

FeatureQuadro 3000MQuadro 2000D
TDP
75W
62W-17%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
13.3
15.8+19%