GRID K260Q vs Quadro M3000M
When comparing GRID K260Q 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 GRID K260Q and Quadro M3000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K260Q
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
| GRID K260Q | Quadro M3000M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | 75 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GRID K260Q has 200% more power consumption, than Quadro M3000M.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- Quadro M3000M has 2 GB more memory, than GRID K260Q.
- GRID K260Q is used in Desktops, and Quadro M3000M - in Mobile workstations.
- GRID K260Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro M3000M - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of Quadro M3000M is 305 MHz higher, than GRID K260Q.
- GRID K260Q and Quadro M3000M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K260Q and Quadro M3000M is 5000 MHz.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 140% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 7−8 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Battlefield 5 is 134% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 210−220 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 180−190 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | 180−190 |
| QHD / 1440p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 70−75 |
| high / 768p | 140−150 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 46% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 60−65 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Dota 2 is 27% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Far Cry 5 is 147% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 95−100 | 180−190 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Fortnite is 107% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 9−10 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Forza Horizon 4 is 133% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
| high / 1080p | 30−33 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Grand Theft Auto V is 88% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Metro Exodus is 158% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Minecraft is 18% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 35% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 111% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 30−35 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 148% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
| high / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in World of Tanks is 4% more, than GRID K260Q. | ||
Full Specs
| GRID K260Q | Quadro M3000M | |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Code name | GK104 | GM204 |
| Type | Workstation | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 28 June 2013 | 2 October 2015 |
| Pipelines | 1536 | 1,024 |
| Core clock speed | 745 MHz | 1050 MHz |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | 5,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 95.36 | 67.20 |
| Floating-point performance | 2,289 gflops | 2,150 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 5000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 160 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 3.0 | 5.2 |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 253 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Optimus | + | |
| Display Port | 1.2 | |
| 3D Vision Pro | + | |
| Mosaic | + | |
| nView Display Management | + | |
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