
GeForce 770M vs Quadro K5100M

GeForce 770M
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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. The GeForce 770M is positioned at rank 57 and the Quadro K5100M is on rank 28, so the Quadro K5100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 770M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5100M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K5100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 770M.
| Insight | GeForce 770M | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+1500%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K5100M 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 GeForce 770M and Quadro K5100M

GeForce 770M
The GeForce 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,246 points. Launch price was $189.99.

Quadro K5100M
The Quadro K5100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 771 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,264 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 770M scores 3,246 and the Quadro K5100M reaches 3,264 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 770M is built on Kepler while the Quadro K5100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce 770M) vs 1,536 (Quadro K5100M). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M) vs 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K5100M).
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,246 | 3,264 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 1536+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.53 TFLOPS | 2.369 TFLOPS+55% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 770M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K5100M has 8 GB. The Quadro K5100M offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce 770M) vs 512 KB (Quadro K5100M) — the Quadro K5100M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (GeForce 770M) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5100M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 | 12 (11_0)+8% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GeForce 770M) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5100M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 770M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K5100M).
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1 | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 770M draws 75W versus the Quadro K5100M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 770M) vs 350W (Quadro K5100M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 43.3+33% | 32.6 |
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