Quadro K5100M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Quadro K5100M

2013Core: 771 MHz

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K5100M

100

3,264

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

170

13,170

+303.5%

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

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 K5100M is positioned at rank #28 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 K5100M

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

86%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

82%

#13

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

362%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

76%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

75%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

75%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

74%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

73%

#28

Quadro K5100M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

97%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

90%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

79%

#43

P106-100

MSRP: $224|Avg: $30

73%

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 K5100M 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 303.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K5100M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro K5100M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-303.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+303.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	🎮 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.

Quadro K5100M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K5100M and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Quadro K5100M

The Quadro K5100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 771 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,264 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro K5100M scores 3,264 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 303.5%. The Quadro K5100M is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K5100M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K5100M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Quadro K5100M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	3,264	13,170+303%
Architecture	Kepler	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1536	3584+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.369 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+438%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	128+14%	112
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	3.5 MB+2592%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K5100M	GeForce 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 K5100M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Quadro K5100M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K5100M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K5100M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5100M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro K5100M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5100M) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K5100M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Quadro K5100M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K5100M draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 51.9% difference. The Quadro K5100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5100M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.