Quadro K3100M vs Radeon HD 6970M
Quadro K3100M
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Radeon HD 6970M
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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 Radeon HD 6970M is on rank 121, 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 Radeon HD 6970M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K3100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 Radeon HD 6970M.
| Insight | Quadro K3100M | Radeon HD 6970M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6970M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6970M holds the technical lead. Priced at $48 (vs $400), it costs 88% less, resulting in a 728.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K3100M | Radeon HD 6970M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+728.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) | ✅More affordable ($48) |
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 6970M
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 6970M
The Radeon HD 6970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,270 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K3100M scores 2,283 and the Radeon HD 6970M reaches 2,270 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 6970M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K3100M) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6970M). Raw compute: 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970M).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon HD 6970M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,283 | 2,270 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 960+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.084 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+20% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64+33% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 192 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon HD 6970M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6970M has 2 GB. The Quadro K3100M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon HD 6970M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K3100M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6970M's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 6970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K3100M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6970M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon HD 6970M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 30.4 | 30.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6970M costs 88% less ($352 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Quadro K3100M) vs 47.3 (Radeon HD 6970M) — the Radeon HD 6970M offers 729.8% better value. The Quadro K3100M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon HD 6970M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $48-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 47.3+730% |
| Codename | GK104 | Blackcomb |
| Release | July 23 2013 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #653 | #654 |
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