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Quadro K3100M
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Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
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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 Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is significantly newer (2025 vs 2013). The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U 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 Ryzen 7 4800U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) |
| 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
The Quadro K3100M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $400 versus $450 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U, it costs 11% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 11.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K3100M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+11.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($400) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) |
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 Ryzen 7 4800U
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 Ryzen 7 4800U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,301 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K3100M scores 2,283 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U reaches 2,301 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K3100M is built on Kepler while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K3100M) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U). Raw compute: 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,283 | 2,301 |
| Architecture | Kepler | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1792+133% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.084 TFLOPS | 16.49 TFLOPS+1421% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 112+75% |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 512 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 4800U has 2 GB. The Quadro K3100M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K3100M) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K3100M draws 75W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U's 43W — a 54.2% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K3100M) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 43W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 30.4 | 53.5+76% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K3100M costs 11.1% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Quadro K3100M) vs 5.1 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U) — the Quadro K3100M offers 11.8% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K3100M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400-11% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7+12% | 5.1 |
| Codename | GK104 | Navi 33 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | August 8 2025 |
| Ranking | #653 | #229 |
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