Quadro K3000M
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Quadro K3000M

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

1,618

June 1 2012
75 Watt
Kepler (2012−2018)

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 K3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 654 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,618 points. Launch price was $155.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro K3000M is positioned at rank #79 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 K3000M

#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
93%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
89%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
89%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
87%
#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
87%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
84%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
82%
#64
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
730%
#79
Quadro K3000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#80
T400
MSRP: $180|Avg: $179
99%
#86
Quadro P3200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $63
85%
#89
Quadro P2000
MSRP: $425|Avg: $190
81%
#90
Quadro T1000
MSRP: $400|Avg: $425
80%
#93
Radeon Pro 580
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
77%
#94
T1000 8GB
MSRP: $500|Avg: $380
76%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro K3000M specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K3000M scores 1,618 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 Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK104), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 576 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 48 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.7534 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationQuadro K3000M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score1,618
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationKepler (2012−2018)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGK104
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute576
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling48
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency654 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.7534 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second31.39 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count3,540 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#748
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K3000M is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationQuadro K3000M
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 Cache48 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

SpecificationQuadro K3000M
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 K3000M draws 75 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.

SpecificationQuadro K3000M
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 #79 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #748 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationQuadro K3000M
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#79
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#748
Release DateJune 1 2012
Release Year2012

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