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Performance
Quadro M520
2,6583% of 104,598
Quadro K3100M35% better
3,5813% of 104,598
The Quadro K3100M has 35% better performance than the Quadro M520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Quadro M520
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Quadro K3100M
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Summary
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About the NVIDIA Quadro M520 GPU
The NVIDIA Quadro M520 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2017. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM108) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The M520 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,253 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 40.1 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The M520 includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 965 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,176 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The M520 has the 320th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.54% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA Quadro K3100M GPU
The NVIDIA Quadro K3100M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q3 2013. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK104) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The K3100M has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 800 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 102.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The K3100M includes 768 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 706 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 706 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The K3100M has the 281st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.42% 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 M520 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2017 | Q3 2013 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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The Witcher 3
BioShock Infinite
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 M520 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 40 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 24 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 14 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 7 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 5 FPS |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
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.
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| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 18 | +253% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 17 | +233% |
| GeForce GTX 965M | 13.1 | +157% |
| Iris Xe MAX | 11.2 | +120% |
| 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.
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| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Quadro M520
2,6583% of 104,598
Quadro K3100M35% better
3,5813% of 104,598
The Quadro K3100M has 35% better performance than the Quadro M520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Quadro M520 is ranked 320th with a score of 2,658, and the Quadro K3100M is ranked 281st with a score of 3,581.
Performance per dollar
Quadro M520
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Quadro K3100M
No data available
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Quadro M520 and the Quadro K3100M 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.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 M370X (Mac Edition) | 3,637.5 | +37% |
| GeForce GTX 670MX | 3,587 | +35% |
| Quadro K3100M | 3,581 | +35% |
| Quadro K4000M | 3,466 | +30% |
| GeForce GTX 760M | 3,369 | +27% |
| GeForce GTX 670M | 2,698 | +2% |
| Quadro 5010M | 2,693 | +1% |
| Quadro M520 | 2,658 | |
| Radeon R9 M265X | 2,633 | -1% |
| GeForce 940MX | 2,556 | -4% |
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.
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| 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 M520 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 614 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 684 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 13,394 | 18,389 (+37.29%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 2,342 | 2,797 (+19.43%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,884 | 3,901 (+35.26%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 75.5 | 99 (+31.13%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,870 | 2,265 (+21.12%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 227 | 325 (+43.17%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 27.9 | 35.9 (+28.67%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 28.8 | 34.6 (+20.14%) |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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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 M520 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM108 | GK104 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,020 million | 3,540 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 M520 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 40.1 Gb/s | 102.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,253 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 512 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 M520 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-A (3.0) | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 25 W | 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 M520 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 384 | 768 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 4 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 16 | 64 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 965 MHz | 706 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,176 MHz | 706 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 M520 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 9.41 GPixel/s | 11.3 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 18.82 GTexel/s | 45.18 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 903.2 GFLOPS | 1,084 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 28.22 GFLOPS | 45.18 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 M520 | Quadro K3100M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 (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.