Quadro M3000M vs GeForce GTX 970M

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 GeForce GTX 970M is on rank 27, so the Quadro M3000M 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 M3000M

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

186%

#9

Quadro M3000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970M

#17

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

152%

#19

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

138%

#20

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

138%

#24

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

125%

#25

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

124%

#27

GeForce GTX 970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M3000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro M3000M	GeForce GTX 970M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 970M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M3000M and GeForce GTX 970M

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.

GeForce GTX 970M

The GeForce GTX 970M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,705 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M3000M scores 5,574 and the GeForce GTX 970M reaches 5,705 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M3000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 970M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M3000M) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970M). Raw compute: 2.15 TFLOPS (Quadro M3000M) vs 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970M).

Feature	Quadro M3000M	GeForce GTX 970M
G3D Mark Score	5,574	5,705+2%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1,024	1280+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.15 TFLOPS	2.657 TFLOPS+24%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	64	80+25%
L1 Cache	384 KB	480 KB+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M3000M	GeForce GTX 970M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M3000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 970M has 3 GB. The Quadro M3000M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M3000M) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970M) — the Quadro M3000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M3000M	GeForce GTX 970M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M3000M) vs 12_1 (GeForce GTX 970M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Quadro M3000M	GeForce GTX 970M
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M3000M) vs NVENC 5th Gen (GeForce GTX 970M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

Feature	Quadro M3000M	GeForce GTX 970M
Encoder	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC 5th Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only)	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M3000M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 970M's 81W — a 7.7% difference. The Quadro M3000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M3000M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 970M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.