Quadro K3100M
VS
Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

Quadro K3100M vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

NVIDIA

Quadro K3100M

2013Core: 706 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K3100M

#23
Intel Arc Pro B60
MSRP: $500|Avg: $450
97%
#24
Radeon PRO W7600
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
96%
#25
RTX 2000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $625|Avg: $750
96%
#26
Radeon Pro Vega 48
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
88%
#27
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
MSRP: $500|Avg: $280
87%
#33
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
518%
#48
Quadro K3100M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400
100%
#50
Quadro K5000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509
98%
#51
Radeon PRO W6300
MSRP: $200|Avg: $150
97%
#52
Quadro K4100M
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261
97%
#58
Quadro K2000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
88%
#60
Intel Arc Pro A60
MSRP: $380|Avg: $380
88%
#63
T400 4GB
MSRP: $159|Avg: $99
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U 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 RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K3100M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightQuadro K3100MRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)
Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,356 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K3100M scores 2,283 and the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U reaches 2,356 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K3100M is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K3100M) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U).

FeatureQuadro K3100MRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
G3D Mark Score
2,283
2,356+3%
Architecture
Kepler
Vega
Process Node
28 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
768+50%
512

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K3100MRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K3100M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U has 0 MB. The Quadro K3100M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

FeatureQuadro K3100MRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K3100M draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K3100M) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureQuadro K3100MRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
TDP
75W
15W-80%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80
Perf/Watt
30.4
157.1+417%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U costs 100+% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Quadro K3100M) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U) — the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).

FeatureQuadro K3100MRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$400
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
5.7
Infinity
Codename
GK104
Vega
Release
July 23 2013
January 7 2020
Ranking
#653
#545