GeForce GTX 460 v2 vs Quadro K3100M

When comparing GeForce GTX 460 v2 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 460 v2 and Quadro K3100M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 460 v2

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:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 460 v2 Quadro K3100M
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 460 v2 has 113% more power consumption, than Quadro K3100M.
  • GeForce GTX 460 v2 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro K3100M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro K3100M has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.
  • GeForce GTX 460 v2 is used in Desktops, and Quadro K3100M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 460 v2 is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and Quadro K3100M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460 v2 is 73 MHz higher, than Quadro K3100M.
  • GeForce GTX 460 v2 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro K3100M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 460 v2 is 808 MHz higher, than Quadro K3100M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 10−12
ultra / 1080p 6−7 7−8
QHD / 1440p 0−1 1−2
low / 720p 21−24 24−27
medium / 1080p 12−14 14−16
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 460 v2 Quadro K3100M
Architecture Fermi 2.0 Kepler
Code name GF114 N15E-Q1-A2
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 24 September 2011 23 July 2013
Pipelines 336 768
Core clock speed 779 MHz 706 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 43.62 45.18
Floating-point performance 1,045.6 gflops 1,084 gflops
Length 210 mm
Memory bus width 192 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 4008 MHz 3200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96.19 GB/s 102.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA 2.1 +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 75 Mh/s 44 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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