Quadro K3100M vs FirePro W6150M
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 W6150M is on rank 44, 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 Quadro K3100M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W6150M
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 | Quadro K3100M | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 Quadro K3100M and FirePro W6150M
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 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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K3100M scores 2,283 and the FirePro W6150M reaches 2,358 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K3100M is built on Kepler while the FirePro W6150M uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K3100M) vs 768 (FirePro W6150M). Raw compute: 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M) vs 1.651 TFLOPS (FirePro W6150M).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,283 | 2,358+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.084 TFLOPS | 1.651 TFLOPS+52% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+33% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 192 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6150M) — the Quadro K3100M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6150M's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro K3100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K3100M) vs 350W (FirePro W6150M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 82mm |
| Height | — | 105mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 30.4+94% | 15.7 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W6150M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | FirePro W6150M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | Saturn |
| Release | July 23 2013 | November 12 2015 |
| Ranking | #653 | #646 |
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