FirePro M5100 vs Quadro 3000M

When comparing FirePro M5100 and Quadro 3000M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro M5100 and Quadro 3000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro M5100 and Quadro 3000M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: FirePro M5100 and Quadro 3000M are only used in laptop graphics. They have lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with FirePro M5100 or Quadro 3000M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro M5100 Quadro 3000M
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt
Interface MXM-A (3.0) MXM-B (3.0)
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • FirePro M5100 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and Quadro 3000M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • FirePro M5100 and Quadro 3000M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Laptops.
  • FirePro M5100 is build with GCN architecture, and Quadro 3000M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro M5100 is 275 MHz higher, than Quadro 3000M.
  • FirePro M5100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 3000M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro M5100 is 3875 MHz higher, than Quadro 3000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 2−3
ultra / 1080p 6−7 1−2
QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
low / 720p 21−24 12−14
medium / 1080p 12−14 4−5
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 160% more, than Quadro 3000M.

Full Specs

  FirePro M5100 Quadro 3000M
Architecture GCN Fermi
Code name Venus Fermi
Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 1 October 2013 22 February 2011
Pipelines 640 240
Core clock speed 725 MHz 450 MHz
Boost Clock 775 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 31.00 18.00
Floating-point performance 992.0 gflops 432.0 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 625 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA 2.1
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 108 Mh/s 28 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized large
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