GeForce GTX 660 vs Quadro 3000M

When comparing GeForce GTX 660 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 GeForce GTX 660 and Quadro 3000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro 3000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro 3000M 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 3000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 660 Quadro 3000M
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors One 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 660 has 86% more power consumption, than Quadro 3000M.
  • GeForce GTX 660 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro 3000M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce GTX 660 and Quadro 3000M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • GeForce GTX 660 is used in Desktops, and Quadro 3000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 660 is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro 3000M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 660 is 530 MHz higher, than Quadro 3000M.
  • GeForce GTX 660 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 3000M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro 3000M is 619 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 660.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 2−3
ultra / 1080p 12−14 1−2
QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 40−45 12−14
medium / 1080p 24−27 4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 400% more, than Quadro 3000M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 660 Quadro 3000M
Architecture Kepler Fermi
Code name GK106 Fermi
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 6 September 2012 22 February 2011
Pipelines 960 240
Core clock speed 980 MHz 450 MHz
Boost Clock 1033 MHz
Transistor count 2,540 million 1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 78.4 billion/sec 18.00
Floating-point performance 1,981 gflops 432.0 gflops
Length 9.5" (24.1 cm)
Memory bus width 192-bit GDDR5 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 6.0 GB/s 625 MHz
Memory bandwidth 144.2 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA + 2.1
CUDA cores 960
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support 4 displays
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
3D Blu-Ray +
3D Gaming +
3D Vision +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 66 Mh/s 28 Mh/s
Laptop size large
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