Quadro M3000M vs Radeon Pro 580X

When comparing Quadro M3000M and Radeon Pro 580X, 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 M3000M and Radeon Pro 580X 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

  Quadro M3000M Radeon Pro 580X
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Radeon Pro 580X has 100% more power consumption, than Quadro M3000M.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon Pro 580X has 4 GB more memory, than Quadro M3000M.
  • Quadro M3000M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon Pro 580X - in Desktops.
  • Quadro M3000M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon Pro 580X - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 50 MHz higher, than Quadro M3000M.
  • Quadro M3000M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro 580X - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 1780 MHz higher, than Quadro M3000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 35−40
ultra / 1080p 21−24 24−27
QHD / 1440p 16−18 18−20
4K / 2160p 10−11 10−12
low / 720p 60−65 60−65
medium / 1080p 40−45 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3% more, than Quadro M3000M.

Full Specs

  Quadro M3000M Radeon Pro 580X
Architecture Maxwell GCN 4.0
Code name GM204 Polaris 20
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 2 October 2015 18 March 2019
Pipelines 1,024 2304
Core clock speed 1050 MHz 1100 MHz
Boost Clock 1200 MHz
Transistor count 5,200 million 5,700 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 67.20 172.8
Floating-point performance 2,150 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 6780 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160 GB/s 217.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.0 6.4
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA 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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