Quadro M3000M vs FirePro D300
Quadro M3000M
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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 M3000M is positioned at rank 9 and the FirePro D300 is on rank 130, so the Quadro M3000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M3000M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro D300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro D300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M3000M.
| Insight | Quadro M3000M | FirePro D300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro D300 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 M3000M and FirePro D300
Quadro M3000M
The Quadro M3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 1,024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,574 points.
FirePro D300
The FirePro D300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,722 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M3000M scores 5,574 and the FirePro D300 reaches 5,722 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M3000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro D300 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M3000M) vs 1,280 (FirePro D300). Raw compute: 2.15 TFLOPS (Quadro M3000M) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (FirePro D300).
| Feature | Quadro M3000M | FirePro D300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,574 | 5,722+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1,024 | 1280+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.15 TFLOPS | 2.176 TFLOPS+1% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 80+25% |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB+20% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M3000M | FirePro D300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M3000M) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro D300) — the Quadro M3000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M3000M | FirePro D300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M3000M) vs 12 (FirePro D300). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Quadro M3000M | FirePro D300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M3000M) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro D300). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Quadro M3000M) vs H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro D300).
| Feature | Quadro M3000M | FirePro D300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M3000M draws 75W versus the FirePro D300's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro M3000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M3000M) vs 350W (FirePro D300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro M3000M | FirePro D300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 74.3+95% | 38.1 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M3000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro M3000M | FirePro D300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GM204 | Pitcairn |
| Release | August 18 2015 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #411 | #506 |
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