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Overview

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.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Quadro M3000M across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro M3000M specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M3000M scores 5,574 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: GM204), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1,024 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 64 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.15 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	Quadro M3000M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	5,574
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM204
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	1,024
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	64
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1050 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	2.15 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	67.20 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x8
Transistor Count	5,200 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#411

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M3000M is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Quadro M3000M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	14 Gbps
L1 Cache	384 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_1), Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Quadro M3000M
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 (12_1)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.4
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Laptop Dependent — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell), decoder: PureVideo HD VP6— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only).

Specification	Quadro M3000M
Laptop Dependent PortsNumber of Laptop Dependent display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD VP6
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M3000M draws 75 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 50°C at idle, 75°C under load.

Specification	Quadro M3000M
TDPPower consumption under load	75 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	50°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	75°C

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	32
TMUs	64
Vram	4 GB
L1 Cache	384 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB
Core Clock	1050 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR6
Memory Speed	14 Gbps
Shading Units	1,024
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x8
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	5,200 million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	67.20
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	75 Watt
Floating Point Performance	2.15 TFLOPS