Quadro FX 3800 vs Quadro M1000M

When comparing Quadro FX 3800 and Quadro M1000M, 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 FX 3800 and Quadro M1000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro M1000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M1000M 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 M1000M here:

Main Specs

  Quadro FX 3800 Quadro M1000M
Power consumption (TDP) 108 Watt 40 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB/4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • Quadro FX 3800 has 170% more power consumption, than Quadro M1000M.
  • Quadro FX 3800 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M1000M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro M1000M has 1 GB more memory, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • Quadro FX 3800 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M1000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • Quadro FX 3800 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Quadro M1000M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M1000M is 393 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
  • Quadro FX 3800 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro M1000M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro M1000M is 3400 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 14−16
ultra / 1080p 0−1 9−10
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
low / 720p 10−11 30−35
medium / 1080p 1−2 18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 316% more, than Quadro FX 3800.

Full Specs

  Quadro FX 3800 Quadro M1000M
Architecture Tesla 2.0 Maxwell
Code name GT200B GM107
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 30 March 2009 2 October 2015
Pipelines 192 512
Core clock speed 600 MHz 993 MHz
Boost Clock 1072 MHz
Transistor count 1,400 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 38.40 31.78
Floating-point performance 462.3 gflops 1,017 gflops
Length 198 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1600 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 51.2 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12
Shader Model 4.0 5.0
OpenGL 3.3 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA 1.3 5.0
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.22 kh/s
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 140 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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