FireStream 9270 vs Quadro 3000M

When comparing FireStream 9270 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 FireStream 9270 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

  FireStream 9270 Quadro 3000M
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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  • FireStream 9270 has 113% more power consumption, than Quadro 3000M.
  • FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro 3000M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • FireStream 9270 and Quadro 3000M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and Quadro 3000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Quadro 3000M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 300 MHz higher, than Quadro 3000M.
  • FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro 3000M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 2975 MHz higher, than Quadro 3000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 2−3
ultra / 1080p 2−3 1−2
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 12−14
medium / 1080p 7−8 4−5
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 40% more, than Quadro 3000M.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 Quadro 3000M
Architecture TeraScale Fermi
Code name RV770 Fermi
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 13 November 2008 22 February 2011
Pipelines 800 240
Core clock speed 750 MHz 450 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 18.00
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops 432.0 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 625 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 80 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 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA 2.1
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 28 Mh/s
Laptop size large
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