Firepro M4100
VS
Quadro K1100M

Firepro M4100 vs Quadro K1100M

Firepro M4100

2013Core: 670 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro K1100M

2013Core: 706 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K1100M

#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
100%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
97%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
94%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
93%
#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
91%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
91%
#94
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1085%
#109
Quadro K1100M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#111
Quadro P520
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
100%
#113
Radeon Pro WX 3100
MSRP: $199|Avg: $65
95%
#117
Radeon Pro 580X
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
92%
#118
Radeon Pro WX 2100
MSRP: $149|Avg: $45
92%
#119
CMP 40HX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $120
92%
#124
Radeon Pro W5500X
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K1100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Firepro M4100.

InsightFirepro M4100Quadro K1100M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K1100M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Firepro M4100 and Quadro K1100M

Firepro M4100

The Firepro M4100 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 670 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,059 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro K1100M

The Quadro K1100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,089 points. Launch price was $109.94.

Graphics Performance

The Firepro M4100 scores 1,059 and the Quadro K1100M reaches 1,089 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Firepro M4100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K1100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Firepro M4100) vs 384 (Quadro K1100M). Raw compute: 0.5146 TFLOPS (Firepro M4100) vs 0.5422 TFLOPS (Quadro K1100M).

FeatureFirepro M4100Quadro K1100M
G3D Mark Score
1,059
1,089+3%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5146 TFLOPS
0.5422 TFLOPS+5%
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
24
32+33%
L1 Cache
96 KB+200%
32 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirepro M4100Quadro K1100M
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureFirepro M4100Quadro K1100M
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (Firepro M4100) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K1100M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureFirepro M4100Quadro K1100M
DirectX
12 (FL11_1)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
4+300%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Firepro M4100) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K1100M). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1 (Firepro M4100) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K1100M).

FeatureFirepro M4100Quadro K1100M
Encoder
VCE 1.0
1st Gen NVENC
Decoder
UVD 4.0
1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The Firepro M4100 draws 30W versus the Quadro K1100M's 45W — a 40% difference. The Firepro M4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Firepro M4100) vs 350W (Quadro K1100M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

FeatureFirepro M4100Quadro K1100M
TDP
30W-33%
45W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
82mm
Height
70mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
35.3+46%
24.2