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    GeForce GTX 260 vs Quadro K3100M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 260 and Quadro K3100M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 260 and Quadro K3100M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Quadro K3100M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: Quadro K3100M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Quadro K3100M here:

    Quadro K3100M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 260 Quadro K3100M
    Power consumption (TDP) 182 Watt 75 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 896 MB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 260 has 142% more power consumption, than Quadro K3100M.
    • GeForce GTX 260 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro K3100M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 260 has 892 GB more memory, than Quadro K3100M.
    • GeForce GTX 260 is used in Desktops, and Quadro K3100M - in Mobile workstations.
    • GeForce GTX 260 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Quadro K3100M - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 260 is 536 MHz higher, than Quadro K3100M.
    • GeForce GTX 260 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Quadro K3100M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Quadro K3100M is 2201 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 3−4 10−12
    ultra / 1080p 1−2 7−8
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 1−2
    low / 720p 14−16 24−27
    medium / 1080p 5−6 14−16
    The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 133% more, than GeForce GTX 260.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 260 Quadro K3100M
    Architecture Tesla 2.0 Kepler
    Code name GT200 N15E-Q1-A2
    Type Desktop Mobile workstation
    Release date 16 June 2008 23 July 2013
    Pipelines 192 768
    Core clock speed 1242 MHz 706 MHz
    Transistor count 1,400 million 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 36.9 billion/sec 45.18
    Floating-point performance 476.9 gflops 1,084 gflops
    Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 448 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 999 MHz 3200 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 111.9 GB/s 102.4 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12
    Shader Model 4.0 5
    OpenGL 2.1 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 192
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 30 Mh/s 44 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
    Display Port 1.2
    3D Vision Pro +
    Mosaic +
    nView Display Management +
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