Quadro M3000M vs GRID M60-8A

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 GRID M60-8A is on rank 280, 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 GRID M60-8A

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

95%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

94%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

90%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

90%

#264

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6685%

#279

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

100%

#280

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#282

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

97%

#284

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

95%

#286

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

94%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

94%

#289

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

93%

#290

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

91%

#293

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

90%

#294

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M3000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-8A.

Insight	Quadro M3000M	GRID M60-8A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
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 Quadro M3000M 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 M3000M Benchmark Check

GRID M60-8A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M3000M and GRID M60-8A

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.

GRID M60-8A

The GRID M60-8A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,523 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M3000M scores 5,574 and the GRID M60-8A reaches 5,523 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M3000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GRID M60-8A uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M3000M) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-8A). Raw compute: 2.15 TFLOPS (Quadro M3000M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-8A).

Feature	Quadro M3000M	GRID M60-8A
G3D Mark Score	5,574	5,523
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1,024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.15 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+124%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	384 KB	768 KB+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M3000M	GRID M60-8A
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro M3000M	GRID M60-8A
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M3000M) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-8A). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Quadro M3000M	GRID M60-8A
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M3000M draws 75W versus the GRID M60-8A's 225W — a 100% difference. The Quadro M3000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M3000M) vs 350W (GRID M60-8A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.