Quadro 3000M vs Quadro FX 3800

When comparing Quadro 3000M and Quadro FX 3800, 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 Quadro 3000M and Quadro FX 3800 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

  Quadro 3000M Quadro FX 3800
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 108 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
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  • Quadro FX 3800 has 44% more power consumption, than Quadro 3000M.
  • Quadro 3000M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Quadro FX 3800 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • Quadro 3000M has 1 GB more memory, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • Quadro 3000M is used in Mobile workstations, and Quadro FX 3800 - in Desktops.
  • Quadro 3000M is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro FX 3800 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro FX 3800 is 150 MHz higher, than Quadro 3000M.
  • Quadro 3000M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro FX 3800 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro FX 3800 is 975 MHz higher, than Quadro 3000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 0−1
ultra / 1080p 1−2 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 10−11
medium / 1080p 4−5 1−2
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 3000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than Quadro FX 3800.

Full Specs

  Quadro 3000M Quadro FX 3800
Architecture Fermi Tesla 2.0
Code name Fermi GT200B
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 22 February 2011 30 March 2009
Pipelines 240 192
Core clock speed 450 MHz 600 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 18.00 38.40
Floating-point performance 432.0 gflops 462.3 gflops
Length 198 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 625 MHz 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 80 GB/s 51.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 5.1 4.0
OpenGL 4.6 3.3
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA 2.1 1.3
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 28 Mh/s
Laptop size large
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