Quadro K3100M vs Quadro M600M

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.

Quadro K3100M vs Quadro M600M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Quadro K3100M vs Quadro M600M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro K3100M

2013

Why buy it

✅56.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌150% higher power demand at 75W vs 30W.

Quadro M600M

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 75W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro K3100M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro K3100M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 56.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.8% in PassMark G3D (2,283 vs 2,221), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro K3100M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro K3100M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

Quadro K3100M vs Quadro M600M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Quadro M600M

The Quadro M600M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,221 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K3100M scores 2,283 and the Quadro M600M reaches 2,221 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K3100M is built on Kepler while the Quadro M600M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K3100M) vs 384 (Quadro M600M). Raw compute: 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M) vs 0.6728 TFLOPS (Quadro M600M).

Feature	Quadro K3100M	Quadro M600M
G3D Mark Score	2,283+3%	2,221
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.084 TFLOPS+61%	0.6728 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	64+300%	16
L1 Cache	64 KB	128 KB+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K3100M	Quadro M600M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K3100M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M600M carries 2 GB. Quadro K3100M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Quadro K3100M and 64-bit on the Quadro M600M. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K3100M) vs 2 MB (Quadro M600M) — the Quadro M600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K3100M	Quadro M600M
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%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K3100M draws 75W versus the Quadro M600M's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro M600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K3100M) vs 350W (Quadro M600M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.