Quadro K3100M vs Radeon R7 250X
Quadro K3100M
Popular choices:
Radeon R7 250X
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. 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 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 R7 250X.
| Insight | Quadro K3100M | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 250X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 250X holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $400), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1225.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K3100M | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1225.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 R7 250X
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 R7 250X
The Radeon R7 250X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,269 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K3100M scores 2,283 and the Radeon R7 250X reaches 2,269 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 R7 250X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K3100M) vs 640 (Radeon R7 250X). Raw compute: 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M) vs 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250X).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,283 | 2,269 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+20% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.084 TFLOPS | 1.216 TFLOPS+12% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 160 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 250X 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. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro K3100M) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 250X) — the Quadro K3100M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K3100M draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 250X's 80W — a 6.5% difference. The Quadro K3100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K3100M) vs 400W (Radeon R7 250X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-6% | 80W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 210mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 30.4+7% | 28.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 250X costs 92.5% less ($370 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Quadro K3100M) vs 75.6 (Radeon R7 250X) — the Radeon R7 250X offers 1226.3% better value. The Radeon R7 250X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon R7 250X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $30-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 75.6+1226% |
| Codename | GK104 | Cape Verde |
| Release | July 23 2013 | February 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #653 | #655 |
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 Radeon R7 250X
