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Quadro M3000M
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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. The Quadro M3000M is positioned at rank #9 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M3000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 7990.
| Insight | Quadro M3000M | Radeon HD 7990 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 (305mm) |
💎 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M3000M and Radeon HD 7990
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.
Radeon HD 7990
The Radeon HD 7990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,566 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M3000M scores 5,574 and the Radeon HD 7990 reaches 5,566 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M3000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7990 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M3000M) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7990). Raw compute: 2.15 TFLOPS (Quadro M3000M) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7990).
| Feature | Quadro M3000M | Radeon HD 7990 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,574 | 5,566 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1,024 | 2048 ×2+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.15 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS ×2+91% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 ×2 |
| TMUs | 64 | 128 ×2+100% |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+167% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M3000M | Radeon HD 7990 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro M3000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7990 has 3 GB. The Quadro M3000M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit x2. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M3000M) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7990) — the Quadro M3000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M3000M | Radeon HD 7990 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit x2+200% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+167% | 0.75 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M3000M) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7990). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.
| Feature | Quadro M3000M | Radeon HD 7990 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 5+25% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M3000M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7990). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Quadro M3000M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7990).
| Feature | Quadro M3000M | Radeon HD 7990 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M3000M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7990's 375W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro M3000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M3000M) vs 750W (Radeon HD 7990). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.
| Feature | Quadro M3000M | Radeon HD 7990 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-80% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-53% | 750W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | — | 305mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 74.3+402% | 14.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M3000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro M3000M | Radeon HD 7990 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $999 |
| Codename | GM204 | Malta |
| Release | August 18 2015 | April 24 2013 |
| Ranking | #411 | #412 |
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