Quadro K3100M vs Radeon Pro 580X

When comparing Quadro K3100M and Radeon Pro 580X, 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 K3100M and Radeon Pro 580X 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 K3100M Radeon Pro 580X
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 150 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Radeon Pro 580X has 100% more power consumption, than Quadro K3100M.
  • Quadro K3100M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon Pro 580X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • Radeon Pro 580X has 4 GB more memory, than Quadro K3100M.
  • Quadro K3100M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon Pro 580X - in Desktops.
  • Quadro K3100M is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon Pro 580X - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 394 MHz higher, than Quadro K3100M.
  • Quadro K3100M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro 580X - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 3580 MHz higher, than Quadro K3100M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−12 35−40
ultra / 1080p 7−8 24−27
QHD / 1440p 1−2 18−20
4K / 2160p 10−12
low / 720p 24−27 60−65
medium / 1080p 14−16 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 216% more, than Quadro K3100M.

Full Specs

  Quadro K3100M Radeon Pro 580X
Architecture Kepler GCN 4.0
Code name N15E-Q1-A2 Polaris 20
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 23 July 2013 18 March 2019
Pipelines 768 2304
Core clock speed 706 MHz 1100 MHz
Boost Clock 1200 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 5,700 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 45.18 172.8
Floating-point performance 1,084 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 3200 MHz 6780 MHz
Memory bandwidth 102.4 GB/s 217.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5 6.4
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA +
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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