FirePro S10000 vs Quadro M3000M

When comparing FirePro S10000 and Quadro M3000M, 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 S10000 and Quadro M3000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro M3000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M3000M is only used in laptop graphics. It has 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 Quadro M3000M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro S10000 Quadro M3000M
Power consumption (TDP) 750 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 4x mini-DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro S10000 has 900% more power consumption, than Quadro M3000M.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro S10000 has 2 GB more memory, than Quadro M3000M.
  • FirePro S10000 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M3000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • FirePro S10000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Quadro M3000M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M3000M is 225 MHz higher, than FirePro S10000.
  • FirePro S10000 and Quadro M3000M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro S10000 and Quadro M3000M is 5000 MHz.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 35−40
ultra / 1080p 21−24 21−24
QHD / 1440p 16−18 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 60−65
medium / 1080p 40−45 40−45
FirePro S10000 and Quadro M3000M have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Full Specs

  FirePro S10000 Quadro M3000M
Architecture GCN 1.0 Maxwell
Code name Tahiti GM204
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 12 November 2012 2 October 2015
Pipelines 4096 1,024
Core clock speed 825 MHz 1050 MHz
Boost Clock 950 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 106.4 67.20
Floating-point performance 2x 3,405 gflops 2,150 gflops
Length 305 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 480 GB/s 160 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5.0
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 5.2
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 383 Mh/s 253 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Form factor full height / full length
Dual-link DVI support +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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