Radeon HD 5970 vs Quadro K3100M
Radeon HD 5970
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Quadro K3100M
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K3100M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K3100M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5970 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (305mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5970 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5970 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $400), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 302.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5970 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+302.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) |
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 Radeon HD 5970 and Quadro K3100M
Radeon HD 5970
The Radeon HD 5970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1600 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 294W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,297 points. Launch price was $699.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5970 scores 2,297 and the Quadro K3100M reaches 2,283 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5970 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro K3100M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (Radeon HD 5970) vs 768 (Quadro K3100M). Raw compute: 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5970) vs 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5970 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,297 | 2,283 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600 ×2+108% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2+114% | 1.084 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 ×2+25% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+400% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5970 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 5970 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K3100M has 4 GB. The Quadro K3100M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5970 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5970 draws 294W versus the Quadro K3100M's 75W — a 118.7% difference. The Quadro K3100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon HD 5970) vs 350W (Quadro K3100M). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5970 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 294W | 75W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 305mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.8 | 30.4+290% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5970 costs 75% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.0 (Radeon HD 5970) vs 5.7 (Quadro K3100M) — the Radeon HD 5970 offers 303.5% better value. The Quadro K3100M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5970 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-75% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.0+304% | 5.7 |
| Codename | Hemlock | GK104 |
| Release | November 18 2009 | July 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #651 | #653 |
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