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    GeForce GTX 580M SLI vs Quadro K3100M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 580M SLI 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 580M SLI 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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    GeForce GTX 580M SLI and Quadro K3100M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 580M SLI and Quadro K3100M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 GeForce GTX 580M SLI or Quadro K3100M here:

    GeForce GTX 580M SLI Laptops
    Quadro K3100M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 580M SLI Quadro K3100M
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 75 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0)
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 580M SLI has 33% more power consumption, than Quadro K3100M.
    • GeForce GTX 580M SLI is used in Laptops, and Quadro K3100M - in Mobile workstations.
    • GeForce GTX 580M SLI is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro K3100M - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of Quadro K3100M is 86 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 580M SLI is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro K3100M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Quadro K3100M is 1700 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 24−27 10−12
    ultra / 1080p 14−16 7−8
    QHD / 1440p 10−11 1−2
    4K / 2160p 6−7 −
    low / 720p 45−50 24−27
    medium / 1080p 30−35 14−16
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 116% more, than Quadro K3100M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 580M SLI Quadro K3100M
    Architecture Fermi Kepler
    Code name N12E-GTX2 N15E-Q1-A2
    Type Laptop Mobile workstation
    Release date 6 January 2011 23 July 2013
    Pipelines 768 768
    Core clock speed 620 MHz 706 MHz
    Transistor count 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 45.18
    Floating-point performance 1,084 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1500 MHz 3200 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 12
    Shader Model 5
    OpenGL 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.1.126
    CUDA +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 44 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
    Optimus +
    Display Port 1.2
    3D Vision Pro +
    Mosaic +
    nView Display Management +
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