Quadro K4100M
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Quadro K4100M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Quadro K4100M

2013Core: 706 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 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 K4100M is positioned at rank #52 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 K4100M

#23
Intel Arc Pro B60
MSRP: $500|Avg: $450
100%
#24
Radeon PRO W7600
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
99%
#25
RTX 2000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $625|Avg: $750
99%
#26
Radeon Pro Vega 48
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
90%
#27
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
MSRP: $500|Avg: $280
90%
#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
84%
#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
83%
#37
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
533%
#52
Quadro K4100M
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261
100%
#58
Quadro K2000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
91%
#60
Intel Arc Pro A60
MSRP: $380|Avg: $380
90%
#63
T400 4GB
MSRP: $159|Avg: $99
86%
#64
Radeon Pro 5300
MSRP: $300|Avg: $150
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
110%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
97%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
94%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
85%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
81%
#29
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K4100M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 374.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K4100M.

InsightQuadro K4100MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-374.9%)
Leading raw performance (+374.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 K4100M and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Quadro K4100M

The Quadro K4100M 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 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,773 points. Launch price was $1,499.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro K4100M scores 2,773 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 374.9%. The Quadro K4100M is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (Quadro K4100M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.627 TFLOPS (Quadro K4100M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureQuadro K4100MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
2,773
13,170+375%
Architecture
Kepler
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
1152
3584+211%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.627 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+683%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
96
112+17%
L1 Cache
0.09 MB
3.5 MB+3789%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
3 MB+500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K4100MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K4100M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K4100M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro K4100MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
3 MB+500%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K4100M draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 51.9% difference. The Quadro K4100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4100M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureQuadro K4100MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
100W-41%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
27.7
77.5+180%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).

FeatureQuadro K4100MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$1499
Avg Price (30d)
$261
Codename
GK104
GA106
Release
July 23 2013
October 12 2022
Ranking
#604
#147