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    GeForce GTX 480 vs Quadro K3100M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 480 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 480 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 480 Quadro K3100M
    Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 75 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 480 has 233% more power consumption, than Quadro K3100M.
    • GeForce GTX 480 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro K3100M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 480 has 1532 GB more memory, than Quadro K3100M.
    • GeForce GTX 480 is used in Desktops, and Quadro K3100M - in Mobile workstations.
    • GeForce GTX 480 is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro K3100M - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of Quadro K3100M is 6 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.
    • GeForce GTX 480 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro K3100M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Quadro K3100M is 1352 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 21−24 10−12
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 7−8
    QHD / 1440p 6−7 1−2
    4K / 2160p 5−6 −
    low / 720p 40−45 24−27
    medium / 1080p 24−27 14−16
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 83% more, than Quadro K3100M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 480 Quadro K3100M
    Architecture Fermi Kepler
    Code name GF100 N15E-Q1-A2
    Type Desktop Mobile workstation
    Release date 7 December 2010 23 July 2013
    Pipelines 480 768
    Core clock speed 700 MHz 706 MHz
    Transistor count 3,100 million 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 42 billion/sec 45.18
    Floating-point performance 1,345.0 gflops 1,084 gflops
    Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 384 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1848 MHz (3696 data rate) 3200 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 177.4 GB/s 102.4 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
    Shader Model 5.1 5
    OpenGL 4.2 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 480
    Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI +
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 117 Mh/s 44 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
    Display Port 1.2
    3D Vision Pro +
    Mosaic +
    nView Display Management +
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