Quadro M1000M vs Radeon HD 8950

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 M1000M is positioned at rank #49 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 M1000M

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97%

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96%

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96%

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Radeon Pro Vega 48

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Radeon Pro 5700 XT

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Tesla K20m

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#49

Quadro M1000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Quadro K5000M

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99%

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Radeon PRO W6300

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98%

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Quadro K4100M

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97%

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Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

88%

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88%

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83%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M1000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8950.

Insight	Quadro M1000M	Radeon HD 8950
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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.

Quadro M1000M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M1000M and Radeon HD 8950

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.

Radeon HD 8950

The Radeon HD 8950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M1000M scores 2,845 and the Radeon HD 8950 reaches 2,828 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M1000M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 8950 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Quadro M1000M) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 8950). Raw compute: 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro M1000M) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8950). Boost clocks: 1072 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M1000M	Radeon HD 8950
G3D Mark Score	2,845	2,828
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	1792+250%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.017 TFLOPS	2.867 TFLOPS+182%
Boost Clock	1072 MHz	1250 MHz+17%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	112+250%
L1 Cache	256 KB	448 KB+75%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M1000M	Radeon HD 8950
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 M1000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8950 has 3 GB. The Quadro M1000M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M1000M) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 8950) — the Quadro M1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M1000M	Radeon HD 8950
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M1000M draws 40W versus the Radeon HD 8950's 200W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro M1000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1000M) vs 500W (Radeon HD 8950). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.