Quadro K4100M vs Radeon HD 6970
Quadro K4100M
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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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K4100M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K4100M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro K4100M | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (286mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6970 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6970 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $261), it costs 62% less, resulting in a 166.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K4100M | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+166.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($261) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 Radeon HD 6970
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.
Radeon HD 6970
The Radeon HD 6970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,831 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K4100M scores 2,773 and the Radeon HD 6970 reaches 2,831 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4100M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6970 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (Quadro K4100M) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6970). Raw compute: 1.627 TFLOPS (Quadro K4100M) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970).
| Feature | Quadro K4100M | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,773 | 2,831+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1152 | 1536+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.627 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+66% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 96 | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 192 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K4100M | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 K4100M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6970 has 2 GB. The Quadro K4100M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro K4100M | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K4100M draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 6970's 250W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro K4100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4100M) vs 550W (Radeon HD 6970). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.
| Feature | Quadro K4100M | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-60% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | — | 286mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 27.7+145% | 11.3 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K4100M launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $261, while the Radeon HD 6970 launched at $369 and now averages $100. The Radeon HD 6970 costs 61.7% less ($161 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.6 (Quadro K4100M) vs 28.3 (Radeon HD 6970) — the Radeon HD 6970 offers 167% better value. The Quadro K4100M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro K4100M | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $369-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $261 | $100-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.6 | 28.3+167% |
| Codename | GK104 | Cayman |
| Release | July 23 2013 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #604 | #596 |
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