Quadro K3000M
VS
GRID M10-2B

Quadro K3000M vs GRID M10-2B

NVIDIA

Quadro K3000M

2012Core: 654 MHz
VS

GRID M10-2B

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 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 K3000M is positioned at rank 79 and the GRID M10-2B is on rank 372, so the Quadro K3000M 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 K3000M

#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
93%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
89%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
89%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
87%
#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
87%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
84%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
82%
#64
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
730%
#79
Quadro K3000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#80
T400
MSRP: $180|Avg: $179
99%
#86
Quadro P3200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $63
85%
#89
Quadro P2000
MSRP: $425|Avg: $190
81%
#90
Quadro T1000
MSRP: $400|Avg: $425
80%
#93
Radeon Pro 580
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
77%
#94
T1000 8GB
MSRP: $500|Avg: $380
76%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-2B

#357
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
22383%
#372
GRID M10-2B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80
100%
#373
Quadro FX 370
MSRP: $129|Avg: $500
98%
#374
Quadro 6000
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150
92%
#375
RTXA5000-6Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500
92%
#376
GRID M6-0B
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
92%
#377
GRID M10-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
91%
#378
Tesla K40c
MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500
88%
#379
Quadro FX 4800
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80
85%
#380
Tesla M2090
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40
85%
#381
GRID K2
MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80
80%
#382
GRID K180Q
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000
80%
#383
Quadro CX
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500
71%
#384
GRID P100-8Q
MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550
67%
#385
Quadro FX 350
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
65%
#386
Quadro FX 550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $10
65%
#387
Tesla M2070
MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50
64%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M10-2B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K3000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightQuadro K3000MGRID M10-2B
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M10-2B 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 K3000M and GRID M10-2B

NVIDIA

Quadro K3000M

The Quadro K3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 654 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,618 points. Launch price was $155.

NVIDIA

GRID M10-2B

The GRID M10-2B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,644 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K3000M scores 1,618 and the GRID M10-2B reaches 1,644 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K3000M is built on Kepler while the GRID M10-2B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 576 (Quadro K3000M) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-2B). Raw compute: 0.7534 TFLOPS (Quadro K3000M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2B).

FeatureQuadro K3000MGRID M10-2B
G3D Mark Score
1,618
1,644+2%
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
576
2048+256%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7534 TFLOPS
4.825 TFLOPS+540%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
48
128+167%
L1 Cache
48 KB
768 KB+1500%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K3000MGRID M10-2B
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K3000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-2B has 512 MB. The Quadro K3000M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K3000M) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-2B) — the GRID M10-2B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro K3000MGRID M10-2B
VRAM Capacity
2 GB+300%
0.5 GB
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 Quadro K3000M draws 75W versus the GRID M10-2B's 225W — a 100% difference. The Quadro K3000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K3000M) vs 350W (GRID M10-2B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureQuadro K3000MGRID M10-2B
TDP
75W-67%
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
21.6+196%
7.3
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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-2B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).

FeatureQuadro K3000MGRID M10-2B
MSRP
$2500
Avg Price (30d)
$80
Codename
GK104
GM204
Release
June 1 2012
August 30 2015
Ranking
#748
#433