GeForce GTX 1050 vs Quadro M3000M

When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 and Quadro M3000M, 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 1050 and Quadro M3000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro M3000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M3000M 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 M3000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 Quadro M3000M
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort No outputs
Recommended system power (PSU) 300 Watt
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 75 Watt.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 and Quadro M3000M have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M3000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 is build with Pascal architecture, and Quadro M3000M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 240 MHz higher, than Quadro M3000M.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Quadro M3000M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 2008 MHz higher, than Quadro M3000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 35−40
ultra / 1080p 21−24 21−24
QHD / 1440p 16−18 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 60−65
medium / 1080p 40−45 40−45
GeForce GTX 1050 and Quadro M3000M have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 Quadro M3000M
Architecture Pascal Maxwell
Code name N17P-G1 GM204
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 25 October 2016 2 October 2015
Pipelines 640 1,024
Core clock speed 1290 MHz 1050 MHz
Boost Clock 1392 MHz
Transistor count 3,300 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 58.20 67.20
Floating-point performance 1,862 gflops 2,150 gflops
Length 5.7" (14.5 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 7008 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 112 GB/s 160 GB/s
Shared memory - -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12
Shader Model 6.4 5.0
OpenGL 4.5 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.3 kh/s
CUDA cores 640
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Height 4.38" (11.1 cm)
Multi monitor support +
HDCP 2.2
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 279 Mh/s 253 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Decred / DCR (Decred) 0.85 Gh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 143.76 Sol/s
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
Width 2-slot
GameStream +
GPU Boost 3.0
SLI -
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