GeForce MX150 vs Quadro K3100M

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.

GeForce MX150 vs Quadro K3100M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce MX150 vs Quadro K3100M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce MX150

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 10W instead of 75W, a 65W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro K3100M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro K3100M

2013

Why buy it

✅50.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌650% higher power demand at 75W vs 10W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro K3100M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 50.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.4% in PassMark G3D (2,283 vs 2,252), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce MX150 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce MX150 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro K3100M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce MX150 vs Quadro K3100M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce MX150

The GeForce MX150 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,252 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX150 scores 2,252 and the Quadro K3100M reaches 2,283 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX150 is built on Pascal while the Quadro K3100M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX150) vs 768 (Quadro K3100M). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce MX150) vs 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M).

Feature	GeForce MX150	Quadro K3100M
G3D Mark Score	2,252	2,283+1%
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS	1.084 TFLOPS+36%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	24	64+167%
L1 Cache	144 KB+125%	64 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX150 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro K3100M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce MX150	Quadro K3100M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX150 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K3100M carries 4 GB. Quadro K3100M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce MX150 and 64-bit on the Quadro K3100M.

Feature	GeForce MX150	Quadro K3100M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX150 draws 10W versus the Quadro K3100M's 75W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce MX150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX150) vs 350W (Quadro K3100M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX150	Quadro K3100M
TDP	10W-87%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	225.2+641%	30.4

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce MX150 (2017 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce MX150	Quadro K3100M
MSRP	$150	—
Codename	GP108	GK104
Release	May 17 2017	July 23 2013
Ranking	#657	#653

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