Quadro K3100M vs GRID M60-1B
Quadro K3100M
Popular choices:
GRID M60-1B
Popular choices:
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 GRID M60-1B is on rank 357, 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 GRID M60-1B
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K3100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-1B.
| Insight | Quadro K3100M | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID M60-1B offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M60-1B holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $400), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 229.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K3100M | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+229.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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 GRID M60-1B
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.
GRID M60-1B
The GRID M60-1B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,256 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K3100M scores 2,283 and the GRID M60-1B reaches 2,256 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K3100M is built on Kepler while the GRID M60-1B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K3100M) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-1B). Raw compute: 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1B).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,283+1% | 2,256 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2048+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.084 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+345% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 768 KB+1100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GRID M60-1B 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. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K3100M) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-1B) — the GRID M60-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K3100M draws 75W versus the GRID M60-1B's 225W — a 100% difference. The Quadro K3100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K3100M) vs 350W (GRID M60-1B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-67% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 30.4+204% | 10.0 |
Value Analysis
The GRID M60-1B costs 70% less ($280 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Quadro K3100M) vs 18.8 (GRID M60-1B) — the GRID M60-1B offers 229.8% better value. The GRID M60-1B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $120-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 18.8+230% |
| Codename | GK104 | GM204 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #653 | #525 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Quadro K3100M and GRID M60-1B
