GeForce GTX 680 vs Quadro K3100M

When choosing between GeForce GTX 680 and Quadro K3100M, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 680 and Quadro K3100M.

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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 680	Quadro K3100M
Power consumption (TDP)	195 Watt	75 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors	Two 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2048 MB	4 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort	No outputs
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GeForce GTX 680 has 160% more power consumption, than Quadro K3100M.
GeForce GTX 680 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K3100M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
GeForce GTX 680 has 2044 GB more memory, than Quadro K3100M.
GeForce GTX 680 is used in Desktops, and Quadro K3100M - in Mobile workstations.
GeForce GTX 680 and Quadro K3100M are build with Kepler architecture.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 300 MHz higher, than Quadro K3100M.
GeForce GTX 680 and Quadro K3100M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 2800 MHz higher, than Quadro K3100M.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	35−40	10−12
ultra / 1080p	21−24	7−8
QHD / 1440p	16−18	1−2
4K / 2160p	10−11	−
low / 720p	60−65	24−27
medium / 1080p	40−45	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than Quadro K3100M.
high / 1080p	55−60	18−20
ultra / 1080p	45−50	16−18
QHD / 1440p	35−40	2−3
4K / 2160p	18−20	−
low / 720p	100−110	40−45
medium / 1080p	60−65	20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Battlefield 5 is 210% more, than Quadro K3100M.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Quadro K3100M.
low / 768p	250−260	180−190
medium / 768p	220−230	150−160
ultra / 1080p	180−190	80−85
QHD / 1440p	110−120	45−50
4K / 2160p	70−75	30−33
high / 768p	210−220	110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 73% more, than Quadro K3100M.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	−	30−35
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Quadro K3100M.
low / 768p	120−130	100−105
medium / 768p	110−120	80−85
ultra / 1080p	100−110	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Dota 2 is 45% more, than Quadro K3100M.
high / 1080p	45−50	12−14
ultra / 1080p	40−45	12−14
QHD / 1440p	27−30	−
4K / 2160p	14−16	5−6
low / 720p	80−85	30−35
medium / 1080p	45−50	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Far Cry 5 is 213% more, than Quadro K3100M.
high / 1080p	60−65	20−22
ultra / 1080p	45−50	14−16
QHD / 1440p	27−30	−
4K / 2160p	27−30	−
low / 720p	180−190	80−85
medium / 1080p	110−120	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Fortnite is 155% more, than Quadro K3100M.
high / 1080p	60−65	20−22
ultra / 1080p	45−50	16−18
QHD / 1440p	30−35	5−6
4K / 2160p	24−27	−
low / 720p	100−110	40−45
medium / 1080p	65−70	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Forza Horizon 4 is 200% more, than Quadro K3100M.
low / 768p	140−150	70−75
medium / 768p	120−130	60−65
high / 1080p	70−75	21−24
ultra / 1080p	30−35	9−10
QHD / 1440p	21−24	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Grand Theft Auto V is 126% more, than Quadro K3100M.
high / 1080p	24−27	7−8
ultra / 1080p	20−22	5−6
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
4K / 2160p	8−9	1−2
low / 720p	65−70	21−24
medium / 1080p	30−35	10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Metro Exodus is 244% more, than Quadro K3100M.
low / 768p	130−140	100−110
ultra / 1080p	−	95−100
medium / 1080p	120−130	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Minecraft is 23% more, than Quadro K3100M.
high / 1080p	−	20−22
ultra / 1080p	14−16	16−18
low / 720p	100−110	45−50
medium / 1080p	18−20	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 58% more, than Quadro K3100M.
high / 1080p	24−27	12−14
ultra / 1080p	16−18	9−10
QHD / 1440p	10−11	0−1
4K / 2160p	7−8	−
low / 720p	65−70	21−24
medium / 1080p	35−40	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 140% more, than Quadro K3100M.
low / 768p	130−140	40−45
medium / 768p	85−90	24−27
high / 1080p	45−50	14−16
ultra / 1080p	24−27	9−10
4K / 2160p	16−18	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 210% more, than Quadro K3100M.
low / 768p	90−95	95−100
medium / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	50−55	27−30
high / 768p	60−65	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in World of Tanks is 17% more, than Quadro K3100M.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 680	Quadro K3100M
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Code name	GK104	N15E-Q1-A2
Type	Desktop	Mobile workstation
Release date	22 March 2012	23 July 2013
Pipelines	1536	768
Core clock speed	1006 MHz	706 MHz
Boost Clock	1058 MHz
Transistor count	3,540 million	3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	128.8 billion/sec	45.18
Floating-point performance	3,090.4 gflops	1,084 gflops
Length	10.0" (25.4 cm)
Memory bus width	256-bit GDDR5	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	6000 MHz	3200 MHz
Memory bandwidth	192.2 GB/s	102.4 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Shader Model	5.1	5
OpenGL	4.2	4.5
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.1.126	1.1.126
CUDA	+	+
CUDA cores	1536
Bus support	PCI Express 3.0
Height	4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	4 displays
HDMI	+
HDCP	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	121 Mh/s	44 Mh/s
Laptop size		large
Optimus		+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)	15 Mh/s
Display Port		1.2
3D Vision Pro		+
Mosaic		+
nView Display Management		+
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GeForce GTX 680 vs Quadro K3100M

Quadro K3100M is a Laptop Graphics Card

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