GeForce 9800 GTX vs Quadro K3000M

When comparing GeForce 9800 GTX and Quadro K3000M, 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 9800 GTX and Quadro K3000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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

  GeForce 9800 GTX Quadro K3000M
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 4 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video No outputs
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  • GeForce 9800 GTX has 86% more power consumption, than Quadro K3000M.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro K3000M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX has 508 GB more memory, than Quadro K3000M.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX is used in Desktops, and Quadro K3000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX is build with Tesla architecture, and Quadro K3000M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 9800 GTX is 1034 MHz higher, than Quadro K3000M.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Quadro K3000M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro K3000M is 1700 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800 GTX.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 7−8
ultra / 1080p 4−5
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 1−2 18−20
medium / 1080p 0−1 9−10
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1800% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.

Full Specs

  GeForce 9800 GTX Quadro K3000M
Architecture Tesla Kepler
Code name G92 N14E-Q1
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 28 March 2008 1 June 2012
Pipelines 128 576
Core clock speed 1688 MHz 654 MHz
Transistor count 754 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 43.2 billion/sec 31.39
Floating-point performance 432.1 gflops 753.4 gflops
Length 10.5" (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1100 MHz 2800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 70.4 GB/s 89.6 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.0 5.1
OpenGL 2.1 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + +
CUDA cores 128
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI Via Adapter
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 24 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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