Radeon R9 M470 vs Quadro K3100M
Radeon R9 M470
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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 R9 M470 is positioned at rank 428 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 R9 M470
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K3100M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K3100M.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M470 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M470 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $400), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 410.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M470 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+410.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($80) | ⚠️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 R9 M470 and Quadro K3100M
Radeon R9 M470
The Radeon R9 M470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,331 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 R9 M470 scores 2,331 and the Quadro K3100M reaches 2,283 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M470 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Quadro K3100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R9 M470) vs 768 (Quadro K3100M). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470) vs 1.084 TFLOPS (Quadro K3100M).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,331+2% | 2,283 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.536 TFLOPS+42% | 1.084 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 64+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+200% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470 | 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M470) vs 512 KB (Quadro K3100M) — the Quadro K3100M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M470 draws 75W versus the Quadro K3100M's 75W — a 0% difference. The Quadro K3100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M470) vs 350W (Quadro K3100M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 31.1+2% | 30.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M470 costs 80% less ($320 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.1 (Radeon R9 M470) vs 5.7 (Quadro K3100M) — the Radeon R9 M470 offers 410.5% better value. The Radeon R9 M470 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M470 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-80% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.1+411% | 5.7 |
| Codename | Emerald | GK104 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | July 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #649 | #653 |
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