GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs Quadro M3000M
When comparing GeForce GTX 260M SLI 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 260M SLI and Quadro M3000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Quadro M3000M are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Quadro M3000M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 GeForce GTX 260M SLI or Quadro M3000M here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 260M SLI
Quadro M3000M
Power consumption (TDP)
150 Watt
75 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR3
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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GeForce GTX 260M SLI has 100% more power consumption, than Quadro M3000M.
Quadro M3000M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
GeForce GTX 260M SLI is used in Laptops, and Quadro M3000M - in Mobile workstations.
GeForce GTX 260M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Quadro M3000M - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Quadro M3000M is 500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
GeForce GTX 260M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro M3000M - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Quadro M3000M is 4050 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
8−9
35−40
ultra / 1080p
5−6
21−24
QHD / 1440p
0−1
16−18
4K / 2160p
−
10−11
low / 720p
20−22
60−65
medium / 1080p
10−12
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 272% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
high / 1080p
14−16
55−60
ultra / 1080p
12−14
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
35−40
4K / 2160p
−
18−20
low / 720p
30−35
100−110
medium / 1080p
16−18
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Battlefield 5 is 257% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
150−160
250−260
medium / 768p
130−140
220−230
ultra / 1080p
65−70
180−190
QHD / 1440p
35−40
110−120
4K / 2160p
27−30
70−75
high / 768p
95−100
210−220
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 105% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
24−27
−
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
85−90
120−130
medium / 768p
65−70
110−120
ultra / 1080p
40−45
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Dota 2 is 76% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
high / 1080p
10−11
45−50
ultra / 1080p
9−10
40−45
QHD / 1440p
−
27−30
4K / 2160p
4−5
14−16
low / 720p
24−27
80−85
medium / 1080p
10−12
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Far Cry 5 is 291% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
high / 1080p
16−18
60−65
ultra / 1080p
12−14
45−50
QHD / 1440p
−
27−30
4K / 2160p
−
27−30
low / 720p
70−75
180−190
medium / 1080p
30−33
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Fortnite is 209% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
high / 1080p
14−16
60−65
ultra / 1080p
12−14
45−50
QHD / 1440p
3−4
30−35
4K / 2160p
−
24−27
low / 720p
30−35
100−110
medium / 1080p
16−18
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Forza Horizon 4 is 293% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
60−65
140−150
medium / 768p
50−55
120−130
high / 1080p
16−18
70−75
ultra / 1080p
8−9
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Grand Theft Auto V is 165% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
high / 1080p
6−7
24−27
ultra / 1080p
4−5
20−22
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
4K / 2160p
1−2
8−9
low / 720p
16−18
65−70
medium / 1080p
8−9
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Metro Exodus is 342% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
95−100
130−140
high / 1080p
95−100
−
ultra / 1080p
85−90
−
medium / 1080p
95−100
120−130
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Minecraft is 34% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
high / 1080p
18−20
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
35−40
100−110
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
high / 1080p
12−14
24−27
ultra / 1080p
8−9
16−18
QHD / 1440p
0−1
10−11
4K / 2160p
−
7−8
low / 720p
16−18
65−70
medium / 1080p
12−14
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 200% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
30−35
130−140
medium / 768p
21−24
85−90
high / 1080p
10−12
45−50
ultra / 1080p
7−8
24−27
4K / 2160p
6−7
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 287% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
50−55
60−65
ultra / 1080p
24−27
50−55
high / 768p
40−45
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in World of Tanks is 26% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 260M SLI
Quadro M3000M
Architecture
G9x
Maxwell
Code name
NB9E-GTX
GM204
Type
Laptop
Mobile workstation
Release date
2 March 2009
2 October 2015
Pipelines
224
1,024
Core clock speed
550 MHz
1050 MHz
Transistor count
1508 Million
5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology
55 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
67.20
Floating-point performance
2,150 gflops
Memory bus width
256 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
950 MHz
5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
160 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
12
Shader Model
5.0
OpenGL
4.5
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.126
CUDA
+
5.2
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
253 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
large
Optimus
+
Display Port
1.2
3D Vision Pro
+
Mosaic
+
nView Display Management
+
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