Quadro 2000D vs Quadro K3100M

When comparing Quadro 2000D 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 Quadro 2000D 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

  Quadro 2000D Quadro K3100M
Power consumption (TDP) 62 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI No outputs
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  • Quadro K3100M has 20% more power consumption, than Quadro 2000D.
  • Quadro 2000D is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro K3100M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro K3100M has 3 GB more memory, than Quadro 2000D.
  • Quadro 2000D is used in Desktops, and Quadro K3100M - in Mobile workstations.
  • Quadro 2000D is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro K3100M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro K3100M is 81 MHz higher, than Quadro 2000D.
  • Quadro 2000D is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro K3100M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro K3100M is 600 MHz higher, than Quadro 2000D.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 10−12
ultra / 1080p 0−1 7−8
QHD / 1440p 0−1 1−2
low / 720p 12−14 24−27
medium / 1080p 3−4 14−16
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 183% more, than Quadro 2000D.

Full Specs

  Quadro 2000D Quadro K3100M
Architecture Fermi Kepler
Code name GF106 N15E-Q1-A2
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 5 October 2011 23 July 2013
Pipelines 192 768
Core clock speed 625 MHz 706 MHz
Transistor count 1,170 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 20.00 45.18
Floating-point performance 480.0 gflops 1,084 gflops
Length 178 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 2600 MHz 3200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 41.6 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) 31 Mh/s 44 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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