Quadro K3100M vs Radeon R9 M470
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro K3100M is positioned at rank 48 and the Radeon R9 M470 is on rank 428, 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 R9 M470
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K3100M.
| Insight | Quadro K3100M | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M470 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $400), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 410.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K3100M | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+410.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) | ✅More affordable ($80) |
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 R9 M470
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 R9 M470
The Radeon R9 M470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,331 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K3100M scores 2,283 and the Radeon R9 M470 reaches 2,331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K3100M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M470 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K3100M) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M470). Raw compute: 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,283 | 2,331+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.084 TFLOPS | 1.536 TFLOPS+42% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+33% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 192 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro K3100M) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M470) — the Quadro K3100M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 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 R9 M470's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 M470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K3100M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M470). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 30.4 | 31.1+2% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M470 costs 80% less ($320 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Quadro K3100M) vs 29.1 (Radeon R9 M470) — the Radeon R9 M470 offers 410.5% better value. The Radeon R9 M470 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon R9 M470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $80-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 29.1+411% |
| Codename | GK104 | Emerald |
| Release | July 23 2013 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #653 | #649 |
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