Quadro M3000M vs Radeon HD 7990

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.

Quadro M3000M vs Radeon HD 7990 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Quadro M3000M vs Radeon HD 7990: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro M3000M

2015

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 375W, a 300W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 7990 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Radeon HD 7990

2013

Why buy it

✅16.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌400% higher power demand at 375W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon HD 7990 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 16.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro M3000M instead at 5,574 vs 5,566, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro M3000M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 3 GB of VRAM and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 7990 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 7990 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro M3000M has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro M3000M vs Radeon HD 7990 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M3000M	Radeon HD 7990
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 M3000M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7990 carries 3 GB. Quadro M3000M gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the Quadro M3000M and 384-bit x2 on the Radeon HD 7990. 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

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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%

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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

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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

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro M3000M (2015 vs 2013).

Feature	Quadro M3000M	Radeon HD 7990
MSRP	—	$999
Codename	GM204	Malta
Release	August 18 2015	April 24 2013
Ranking	#411	#412

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