GRID M10 8Q vs Quadro K3100M

When comparing GRID M10 8Q 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 GRID M10 8Q and Quadro K3100M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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

  GRID M10 8Q Quadro K3100M
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M10 8Q has 200% more power consumption, than Quadro K3100M.
  • GRID M10 8Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K3100M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • GRID M10 8Q has 4 GB more memory, than Quadro K3100M.
  • GRID M10 8Q is used in Desktops, and Quadro K3100M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GRID M10 8Q is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro K3100M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 327 MHz higher, than Quadro K3100M.
  • GRID M10 8Q and Quadro K3100M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 2000 MHz higher, than Quadro K3100M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 10−12
ultra / 1080p 8−9 7−8
QHD / 1440p 2−3 1−2
low / 720p 27−30 24−27
medium / 1080p 16−18 14−16
The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 8% more, than Quadro K3100M.

Full Specs

  GRID M10 8Q Quadro K3100M
Architecture Maxwell Kepler
Code name GM107 N15E-Q1-A2
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 18 May 2016 23 July 2013
Pipelines 640 768
Core clock speed 1033 MHz 706 MHz
Boost Clock 1306 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 52.24 45.18
Floating-point performance 1,672 gflops 1,084 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5200 MHz 3200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 83.2 GB/s 102.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0 +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 44 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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