GeForce 940A vs Quadro 2100M

NVIDIA

GeForce 940A

2015Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro 2100M

2013Core: 667 MHz
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GeForce 940A vs Quadro 2100M Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce 940A vs Quadro 2100M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce 940A vs Quadro 2100M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 940A

2015

Why buy it

  • 32.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 33W instead of 55W, a 22W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro 2100M

2013

Why buy it

  • 700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce 940A across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).
  • 66.7% higher power demand at 55W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce 940A is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 32.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (1,107 vs 1,100), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce 940A is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce 940A makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 940A vs Quadro 2100M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce 940A

The GeForce 940A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,107 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro 2100M

The Quadro 2100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,100 points. Launch price was $84.95.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 940A scores 1,107 and the Quadro 2100M reaches 1,100 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 940A is built on Maxwell while the Quadro 2100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 940A) vs 576 (Quadro 2100M). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 940A) vs 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro 2100M).

FeatureGeForce 940AQuadro 2100M
G3D Mark Score
1,107
1,100
Architecture
Maxwell
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
576+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8632 TFLOPS+12%
0.7684 TFLOPS
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
16
48+200%
L1 Cache
192 KB+300%
48 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 940A gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro 2100M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce 940AQuadro 2100M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 940A has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2100M carries 4 GB. Quadro 2100M gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 940A and 64-bit on the Quadro 2100M. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 940A) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro 2100M) — the GeForce 940A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 940AQuadro 2100M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 940A draws 33W versus the Quadro 2100M's 55W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 940A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 940A) vs 350W (Quadro 2100M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce 940AQuadro 2100M
TDP
33W-40%
55W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
33.5+68%
20.0
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 940A (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce 940AQuadro 2100M
MSRP
$80
Codename
GM108
GK106
Release
March 13 2015
July 23 2013
Ranking
#853
#788

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