Quadro K3100M vs Radeon R9 M270X
When comparing Quadro K3100M and Radeon R9 M270X, 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 R9 M270X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon R9 M270X
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 R9 M270X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 75 Watt | |
| Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
| Check Price |
- Quadro K3100M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon R9 M270X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Quadro K3100M and Radeon R9 M270X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
- Quadro K3100M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon R9 M270X - in Desktops.
- Quadro K3100M is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R9 M270X - with GCN 1.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M270X is 19 MHz higher, than Quadro K3100M.
- Quadro K3100M and Radeon R9 M270X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Quadro K3100M is 2075 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M270X.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 55% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in Battlefield 5 is 60% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Quadro K3100M and Radeon R9 M270X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 180−190 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 150−160 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 110−120 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 43% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−105 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in Dota 2 is 43% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in Far Cry 5 is 66% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 80−85 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in Fortnite is 48% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 5−6 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in Forza Horizon 4 is 75% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in Grand Theft Auto V is 41% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in Metro Exodus is 83% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in Minecraft is 14% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 35% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 66% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
| medium / 768p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 64% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K3100M in World of Tanks is 23% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
Full Specs
| Quadro K3100M | Radeon R9 M270X | |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Code name | N15E-Q1-A2 | Venus |
| Type | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 23 July 2013 | 21 March 2014 |
| Pipelines | 768 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | 706 MHz | 725 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | 1,500 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 45.18 | 31.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,084 gflops | 1,536 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 3200 MHz | 1125 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s | 72 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 | |
| Shader Model | 5 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | Not Listed |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
| CUDA | + | |
| FreeSync | + | |
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 44 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Optimus | + | |
| Eyefinity | + | |
| HD3D | + | |
| PowerTune | + | |
| DualGraphics | + | |
| ZeroCore | + | |
| Switchable graphics | + | |
| Mantle | + | |
| Compute units | 10 | |
| Display Port | 1.2 | |
| 3D Vision Pro | + | |
| Mosaic | + | |
| nView Display Management | + | |
| Check Price |