NVIDIA Quadro K3000M vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M
The Quadro K3000M has 41% better performance than the GeForce GT 730M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Quadro K3000M and the GeForce GT 730M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA Quadro K3000M GPU
The NVIDIA Quadro K3000M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2012. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK104) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The K3000M has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 700 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 89.6 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The K3000M includes 576 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 654 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 654 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 48 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The K3000M has the 327th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 541 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.32% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2014. It is built on the Kepler 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GK208) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GT 730M has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 14.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GT 730M includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 719 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 758 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 33 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The GT 730M has the 387th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 541 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.64% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Quadro K3000M | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2012 | Q1 2014 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
BioShock Infinite | Quadro K3000M | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 64 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 34 FPS |
| High - 768p | -- | 29 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 10 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R7 M360 | 11 | +6% |
| Radeon HD 8750M | 11 | +6% |
| Radeon R7 M440 | 11 | +6% |
| GeForce 920M | 11 | +6% |
| Quadro K2000M | 10.9 | +5% |
| GeForce GT 730M | 10.4 | |
| Radeon R7 M265 | 10 | -4% |
| Radeon R7 M460 | 10 | -4% |
| GeForce GT 740M | 10 | -4% |
| Radeon 520 | 10 | -4% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Quadro K3000M has 41% better performance than the GeForce GT 730M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Quadro K3000M is ranked 327th with a score of 2,427, and the GeForce GT 730M is ranked 387th with a score of 1,722.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Quadro K3000M and the GeForce GT 730M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon HD 6950M | 2,452 | +1% |
| Quadro K620M | 2,434 | +0% |
| Quadro K3000M | 2,427 | |
| FirePro M6000 | 2,422 | -0% |
| GeForce 940M | 2,405.5 | -1% |
| GeForce GT 640M | 1,728 | -29% |
| FirePro M4100 | 1,728 | -29% |
| GeForce GT 730M | 1,722 | -29% |
| GeForce 920M | 1,718.5 | -29% |
| GeForce GT 735M | 1,713 | -29% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Quadro K3000M | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 7,152 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | -- | 1,061 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,767 (+46.71%) | 1,886 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 47.6 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,638 (+100.49%) | 817 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 343 (+93.79%) | 177 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 14.1 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | -- | 14.1 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Quadro K3000M | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GK104 | GK208 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler 2.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 3,540 million | 1,020 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Quadro K3000M | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 Gb/s | 14.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 700 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Quadro K3000M | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 75 W | 33 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Quadro K3000M | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 576 | 384 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 3 | 2 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 48 | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 654 MHz | 719 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 654 MHz | 758 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Quadro K3000M | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 7.85 GPixel/s | 6.06 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 31.39 GTexel/s | 24.26 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 753.4 GFLOPS | 582.1 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 31.39 GFLOPS | 24.26 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Quadro K3000M | GeForce GT 730M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.