FirePro W6150M vs Quadro K3100M
FirePro W6150M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro W6150M is positioned at rank 44 and the Quadro K3100M is on rank 48, so the FirePro W6150M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W6150M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K3100M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W6150M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K3100M.
| Insight | FirePro W6150M | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W6150M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W6150M and Quadro K3100M
FirePro W6150M
The FirePro W6150M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1075 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,358 points.
Quadro K3100M
The Quadro K3100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,283 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W6150M scores 2,358 and the Quadro K3100M reaches 2,283 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W6150M is built on GCN 2.0 while the Quadro K3100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W6150M) vs 768 (Quadro K3100M). Raw compute: 1.651 TFLOPS (FirePro W6150M) vs 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,358+3% | 2,283 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.651 TFLOPS+52% | 1.084 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 64+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+200% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W6150M) vs 512 KB (Quadro K3100M) — the Quadro K3100M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W6150M draws 150W versus the Quadro K3100M's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro K3100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W6150M) vs 350W (Quadro K3100M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 82mm | — |
| Height | 105mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.7 | 30.4+94% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W6150M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $400 |
| Codename | Saturn | GK104 |
| Release | November 12 2015 | July 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #646 | #653 |
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