Quadro K3100M vs GeForce MX330
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 MX330 is on rank 293, 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 MX330
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce MX330 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The GeForce MX330 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K3100M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce MX330 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 MX330 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce MX330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $400 for the Quadro K3100M, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 311.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K3100M | GeForce MX330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+311.7%) |
| 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 GeForce MX330
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 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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K3100M scores 2,283 and the GeForce MX330 reaches 2,350 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K3100M is built on Kepler while the GeForce MX330 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K3100M) vs 384 (GeForce MX330). Raw compute: 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M) vs 1.224 TFLOPS (GeForce MX330).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | GeForce MX330 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,283 | 2,350+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.084 TFLOPS | 1.224 TFLOPS+13% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 144 KB+125% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | GeForce MX330 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro K3100M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX330 has 2 GB. The Quadro K3100M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | GeForce MX330 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K3100M draws 75W versus the GeForce MX330's 10W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce MX330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K3100M) vs 350W (GeForce MX330). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | GeForce MX330 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 10W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 30.4 | 235.0+673% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX330 costs 75% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Quadro K3100M) vs 23.5 (GeForce MX330) — the GeForce MX330 offers 312.3% better value. The GeForce MX330 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | GeForce MX330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $100-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 23.5+312% |
| Codename | GK104 | GP108 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | February 10 2020 |
| Ranking | #653 | #647 |
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