GeForce MX330 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 MX330 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 MX330 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 MX330

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Quadro K3100M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce MX330 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 10W instead of 75W, a 65W reduction.

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.
❌2020 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quadro K3100M

2013

Why buy it

✅28.6% 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 15.7 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 28.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce MX330 instead at 2,350 vs 2,283, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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

GeForce MX330 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce MX330 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 MX330 vs Quadro K3100M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce MX330

The GeForce MX330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1531 MHz to 1594 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,350 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 MX330 scores 2,350 and the Quadro K3100M reaches 2,283 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX330 is built on Pascal while the Quadro K3100M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX330) vs 768 (Quadro K3100M). Raw compute: 1.224 TFLOPS (GeForce MX330) vs 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M).

Feature	GeForce MX330	Quadro K3100M
G3D Mark Score	2,350+3%	2,283
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.224 TFLOPS+13%	1.084 TFLOPS
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 MX330 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 MX330	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 MX330 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 MX330 and 64-bit on the Quadro K3100M.

Feature	GeForce MX330	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 MX330 draws 10W versus the Quadro K3100M's 75W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce MX330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX330) vs 350W (Quadro K3100M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX330	Quadro K3100M
TDP	10W-87%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	235.0+673%	30.4

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce MX330 (2020 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce MX330	Quadro K3100M
MSRP	$150	—
Codename	GP108	GK104
Release	February 10 2020	July 23 2013
Ranking	#647	#653

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