FireStream 9250 vs Quadro K3000M

When choosing between FireStream 9250 and Quadro K3000M, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between FireStream 9250 and Quadro K3000M.

Quadro K3000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro K3000M 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 K3000M here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 Quadro K3000M
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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  • FireStream 9250 has 100% more power consumption, than Quadro K3000M.
  • FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro K3000M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro K3000M has 3 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and Quadro K3000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Quadro K3000M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro K3000M is 29 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro K3000M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro K3000M is 814 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 7−8
ultra / 1080p 1−2 4−5
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 18−20
medium / 1080p 5−6 9−10
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 Quadro K3000M
Architecture TeraScale Kepler
Code name RV770 N14E-Q1
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 16 June 2008 1 June 2012
Pipelines 800 576
Core clock speed 625 MHz 654 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 31.39
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 753.4 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 2800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 89.6 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.1 5.1
OpenGL 3.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 24 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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