NVIDIA Quadro K3100M vs AMD FirePro M5100
The Quadro K3100M has 21% better performance than the FirePro M5100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Quadro K3100M and the FirePro M5100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA Quadro K3100M GPU
The Quadro K3100M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q3 2013. Its GK104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Kepler architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 800 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 102.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 75 W.
Benchmark Performance
The Quadro K3100M has the 278th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.41% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD FirePro M5100 GPU
The FirePro M5100 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q4 2013. Its Venus chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,125 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 72 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Benchmark Performance
The FirePro M5100 has the 301st highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.83% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Quadro K3100M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q3 2013 | Q4 2013 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
The Witcher 3 | Quadro K3100M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 40 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 768p | 24 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 14 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 7 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 5 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | 17 | +233% |
| GeForce GTX 965M | 13.1 | +157% |
| Iris Xe MAX | 11.2 | +120% |
| Quadro M2000M | 9 | +76% |
| Quadro M1000M | 7 | +37% |
| Quadro K3100M | 5.1 | |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Quadro K3100M has 21% better performance than the FirePro M5100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Quadro K3100M is ranked 278th with a score of 3,581, and the FirePro M5100 is ranked 301st with a score of 2,967.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Quadro K3100M and the FirePro M5100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 M370X (Mac Edition) | 3,637.5 | +2% |
| GeForce GTX 670MX | 3,587 | +0% |
| Quadro K3100M | 3,581 | |
| Quadro K4000M | 3,466 | -3% |
| GeForce GTX 760M | 3,369 | -6% |
| Radeon HD 8870M | 2,986 | -17% |
| GeForce 845M | 2,973 | -17% |
| FirePro M5100 | 2,967 | -17% |
| Quadro M600M | 2,911 | -19% |
| GeForce MX130 | 2,875 | -20% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Quadro K3100M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 18,389 (+9.56%) | 16,784.5 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 2,797 (+20.17%) | 2,327.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 3,901 (+17.04%) | 3,333 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 99 (+55.42%) | 63.7 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,265 (+7.7%) | 2,103 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 322 | 809 (+151.24%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 35.9 (+30.55%) | 27.5 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 34.6 (+48.5%) | 23.3 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Quadro K3100M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GK104 | Venus |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 3,540 million | 1,500 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Quadro K3100M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 102.4 Gb/s | 72 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 800 MHz | 1,125 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 256 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Quadro K3100M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 75 W | -- |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Quadro K3100M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 640 |
| CUDA Cores | 768 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 10 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 4 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 | 40 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 706 MHz | 725 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 706 MHz | 775 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Quadro K3100M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 11.3 GPixel/s | 12.4 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 45.18 GTexel/s | 31 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,084 GFLOPS | 992 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 45.18 GFLOPS | 62 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Quadro K3100M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.