Quadro K3100M vs GeForce GTX 485M
Quadro K3100M
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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 GeForce GTX 485M is on rank 112, 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 GeForce GTX 485M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 485M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K3100M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro K3100M | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 485M 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 GeForce GTX 485M
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.
GeForce GTX 485M
The GeForce GTX 485M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 1150 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,360 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K3100M scores 2,283 and the GeForce GTX 485M reaches 2,360 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K3100M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 485M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K3100M) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 485M). Raw compute: 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M) vs 0.8832 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 485M).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,283 | 2,360+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.084 TFLOPS+23% | 0.8832 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 512 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K3100M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 485M has 2 GB. The Quadro K3100M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K3100M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 485M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Quadro K3100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K3100M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 485M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 30.4+29% | 23.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K3100M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | GF104 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | January 5 2011 |
| Ranking | #653 | #645 |
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