Quadro M1000M vs FirePro 3D V9800
Quadro M1000M
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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 M1000M is positioned at rank 49 and the FirePro 3D V9800 is on rank 365, so the Quadro M1000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M1000M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V9800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M1000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V9800.
| Insight | Quadro M1000M | FirePro 3D V9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M1000M 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 M1000M and FirePro 3D V9800
Quadro M1000M
The Quadro M1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1072 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,845 points. Launch price was $200.89.
FirePro 3D V9800
The FirePro 3D V9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,812 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M1000M scores 2,845 and the FirePro 3D V9800 reaches 2,812 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M1000M is built on Maxwell while the FirePro 3D V9800 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Quadro M1000M) vs 1,280 (FirePro 3D V9800). Raw compute: 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro M1000M) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V9800).
| Feature | Quadro M1000M | FirePro 3D V9800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,845+1% | 2,812 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1280+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.017 TFLOPS | 1.856 TFLOPS+82% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 320 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M1000M | FirePro 3D V9800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M1000M) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro 3D V9800) — the Quadro M1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M1000M | FirePro 3D V9800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M1000M draws 40W versus the FirePro 3D V9800's 150W — a 115.8% difference. The Quadro M1000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1000M) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V9800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro M1000M | FirePro 3D V9800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-73% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 71.1+280% | 18.7 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M1000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro M1000M | FirePro 3D V9800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $3499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $80 |
| Codename | GM107 | Cayman |
| Release | August 18 2015 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #594 | #656 |
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