Radeon HD 6970M vs Quadro K3100M
Radeon HD 6970M
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Quadro K3100M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 6970M is positioned at rank 121 and the Quadro K3100M is on rank 48, so the Quadro K3100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6970M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K3100M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K3100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6970M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6970M | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / 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 | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6970M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6970M holds the technical lead. Priced at $48 (vs $400), it costs 88% less, resulting in a 728.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6970M | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+728.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($48) | ⚠️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 6970M and Quadro K3100M
Radeon HD 6970M
The Radeon HD 6970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,270 points.
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 6970M scores 2,270 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 6970M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro K3100M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 768 (Quadro K3100M). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,270 | 2,283 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+25% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+20% | 1.084 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 64+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+200% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M | 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 6970M 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: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6970M draws 75W versus the Quadro K3100M's 75W — a 0% difference. The Quadro K3100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 350W (Quadro K3100M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 30.3 | 30.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6970M costs 88% less ($352 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.3 (Radeon HD 6970M) vs 5.7 (Quadro K3100M) — the Radeon HD 6970M offers 729.8% better value. The Quadro K3100M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6970M | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $48-88% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.3+730% | 5.7 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | GK104 |
| Release | January 4 2011 | July 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #654 | #653 |
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