Quadro K3100M vs Radeon HD 5970
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. The Quadro K3100M is positioned at rank #48 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K3100M
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (305mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5970 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5970 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $400), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 302.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K3100M | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+302.5%) |
| 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 Radeon HD 5970
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.
Radeon HD 5970
The Radeon HD 5970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1600 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 294W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,297 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K3100M scores 2,283 and the Radeon HD 5970 reaches 2,297 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K3100M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 5970 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K3100M) vs 1,600 (Radeon HD 5970). Raw compute: 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M) vs 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5970).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,283 | 2,297 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1600 ×2+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.084 TFLOPS | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2+114% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 ×2 |
| TMUs | 64 | 80 ×2+25% |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 320 KB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K3100M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5970 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 | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 5970's 294W — a 118.7% difference. The Quadro K3100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K3100M) vs 650W (Radeon HD 5970). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-74% | 294W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | — | 305mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 30.4+290% | 7.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5970 costs 75% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Quadro K3100M) vs 23.0 (Radeon HD 5970) — the Radeon HD 5970 offers 303.5% better value. The Quadro K3100M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon HD 5970 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $100-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 23.0+304% |
| Codename | GK104 | Hemlock |
| Release | July 23 2013 | November 18 2009 |
| Ranking | #653 | #651 |
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