Quadro K3100M vs FirePro V8800
Quadro K3100M
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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 Quadro K3100M is positioned at rank 48 and the FirePro V8800 is on rank 319, so the Quadro K3100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K3100M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K3100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V8800.
| Insight | Quadro K3100M | FirePro V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V8800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V8800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $400), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 299.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K3100M | FirePro V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+299.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 Quadro K3100M and FirePro V8800
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.
FirePro V8800
The FirePro V8800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,281 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K3100M scores 2,283 and the FirePro V8800 reaches 2,281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K3100M is built on Kepler while the FirePro V8800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K3100M) vs 800 (FirePro V8800). Raw compute: 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V8800).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | FirePro V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,283 | 2,281 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 800+4% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.084 TFLOPS | 1.104 TFLOPS+2% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 80 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | FirePro V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 512 KB (Quadro K3100M) vs 256 KB (FirePro V8800) — the Quadro K3100M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | FirePro V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K3100M draws 75W versus the FirePro V8800's 74W — a 1.3% difference. The FirePro V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K3100M) vs 350W (FirePro V8800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | FirePro V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 74W-1% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 30.4 | 30.8+1% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V8800 costs 75% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Quadro K3100M) vs 22.8 (FirePro V8800) — the FirePro V8800 offers 300% better value. The Quadro K3100M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | FirePro V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $100-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 22.8+300% |
| Codename | GK104 | Juniper |
| Release | July 23 2013 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #653 | #780 |
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