Quadro 3000M
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Quadro 3000M

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

1,001

February 22 2011
75 Watt
Fermi (2010−2014)

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.

Overview

The Quadro 3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 450 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,001 points. Launch price was $398.96.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro 3000M is positioned at rank #120 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 3000M

#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
99%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
99%
#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
96%
#65
RTX A4000H
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927
94%
#66
Radeon PRO W7800
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
87%
#105
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1181%
#120
Quadro 3000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#124
Radeon Pro W5500X
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
98%
#125
Quadro T2000
MSRP: $600|Avg: $75
97%
#130
FirePro D300
MSRP: $500|Avg: $20
91%
#131
Radeon Pro WX 3200
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
89%
#132
Radeon Pro WX 5100
MSRP: $499|Avg: $120
88%
#134
Quadro P2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
86%
#135
Quadro P3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro 3000M specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro 3000M scores 1,001 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Fermi (2010−2014) architecture (codename: GF104), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 240 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.432 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationQuadro 3000M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score1,001
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationFermi (2010−2014)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGF104
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute240
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency450 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.432 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second18.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count1,950 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#888
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 3000M is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationQuadro 3000M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L1 Cache320 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

SpecificationQuadro 3000M
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 3000M draws 75 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.

SpecificationQuadro 3000M
TDPPower consumption under load75 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
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Value Analysis

It holds Rank #120 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #888 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationQuadro 3000M
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#120
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#888
Release DateFebruary 22 2011
Release Year2011

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