GeForce GTX 470 vs Quadro K3000M

When comparing GeForce GTX 470 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 GTX 470 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 GTX 470 Quadro K3000M
Power consumption (TDP) 215 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors Two 6-pins
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1280 MB 4 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 470 has 186% more power consumption, than Quadro K3000M.
  • GeForce GTX 470 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro K3000M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce GTX 470 has 1276 GB more memory, than Quadro K3000M.
  • GeForce GTX 470 is used in Desktops, and Quadro K3000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 470 is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro K3000M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 470 is 561 MHz higher, than Quadro K3000M.
  • GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro K3000M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro K3000M is 1126 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 470.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 16−18 7−8
ultra / 1080p 10−11 4−5
QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 30−35 18−20
medium / 1080p 21−24 9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Quadro K3000M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 470 Quadro K3000M
Architecture Fermi Kepler
Code name GF100 N14E-Q1
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 12 April 2010 1 June 2012
Pipelines 448 576
Core clock speed 1215 MHz 654 MHz
Transistor count 3,100 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 34.0 billion/sec 31.39
Floating-point performance 1,088.6 gflops 753.4 gflops
Length 9.5" (241 mm) (24.1 cm)
Memory bus width 320 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1674 MHz (3348 data rate) 2800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 133.9 GB/s 89.6 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.2 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + +
CUDA cores 448
Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 97 Mh/s 24 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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