Quadro K3000M
VS
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

Quadro K3000M vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

NVIDIA

Quadro K3000M

2012Core: 654 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

2020Boost: 2100 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. The Quadro K3000M is positioned at rank #79 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K3000M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K3000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightQuadro K3000MRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U 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 Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

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.

AMD

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,621 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K3000M scores 1,618 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U reaches 1,621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K3000M is built on Kepler while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 576 (Quadro K3000M) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U).

FeatureQuadro K3000MRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
G3D Mark Score
1,618
1,621
Architecture
Kepler
Vega
Process Node
28 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
576+13%
512

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K3000MRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K3000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U has 0 MB. The Quadro K3000M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

FeatureQuadro K3000MRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K3000M draws 75W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K3000M) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureQuadro K3000MRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
TDP
75W
15W-80%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
21.6
108.1+400%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).

FeatureQuadro K3000MRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
GK104
Vega
Release
June 1 2012
January 7 2020
Ranking
#748
#545