GeForce GTX 850A vs Quadro M3000M

When comparing GeForce GTX 850A 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 850A 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 850A Quadro M3000M
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Quadro M3000M has 66% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 850A.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Quadro M3000M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 850A.
  • GeForce GTX 850A is used in Desktops, and Quadro M3000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 850A and Quadro M3000M are build with Maxwell architecture.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M3000M is 148 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 850A.
  • GeForce GTX 850A and Quadro M3000M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro M3000M is 3200 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 850A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 35−40
ultra / 1080p 0−1 21−24
QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 12−14 60−65
medium / 1080p 3−4 40−45
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M3000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 683% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 850A Quadro M3000M
Architecture Maxwell Maxwell
Code name GM107 GM204
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 17 March 2014 2 October 2015
Pipelines 640 1,024
Core clock speed 902 MHz 1050 MHz
Boost Clock 936 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 37.44 67.20
Floating-point performance 1,198 gflops 2,150 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s 160 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5.0
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0 5.2
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 253 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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