Quadro K3100M vs Radeon Pro
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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The Radeon Pro 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 Radeon Pro is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| 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 Radeon Pro offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $99 versus $400 for the Quadro K3100M, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 318.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K3100M | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+318.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) | ✅More affordable ($99) |
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 Pro
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 Pro
The Radeon Pro is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,366 points. Launch price was $1,899.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K3100M scores 2,283 and the Radeon Pro reaches 2,366 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K3100M is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro uses GCN 5.1, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K3100M) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro). Raw compute: 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M) vs 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,283 | 2,366+4% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 3840+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.084 TFLOPS | 13.06 TFLOPS+1105% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 240+275% |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 960 KB+1400% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro 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 4 MB (Radeon Pro) — the Radeon Pro has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K3100M draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro K3100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K3100M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-70% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 30.4+220% | 9.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro costs 75.3% less ($301 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Quadro K3100M) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro) — the Radeon Pro offers 319.3% better value. The Radeon Pro is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $99-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 23.9+319% |
| Codename | GK104 | Vega 20 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | May 13 2020 |
| Ranking | #653 | #194 |
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