GeForce GT 545 vs Quadro K1100M
GeForce GT 545
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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 GT 545 is positioned at rank 166 and the Quadro K1100M is on rank 109, so the Quadro K1100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 545
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K1100M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 545 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K1100M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 545 | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 545 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 GT 545 and Quadro K1100M
GeForce GT 545
The GeForce GT 545 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $149.
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 GeForce GT 545 scores 1,115 and the Quadro K1100M reaches 1,089 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 545 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro K1100M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GT 545) vs 384 (Quadro K1100M). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 545) vs 0.5422 TFLOPS (Quadro K1100M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,115+2% | 1,089 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 144 | 384+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4147 TFLOPS | 0.5422 TFLOPS+31% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+500% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | Quadro 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 545 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K1100M has 2 GB. The Quadro K1100M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GT 545) vs 256 KB (Quadro K1100M) — the GeForce GT 545 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 545) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K1100M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT 545) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K1100M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 545) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K1100M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (Fermi) | 1st Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 545 draws 70W versus the Quadro K1100M's 45W — a 43.5% difference. The Quadro K1100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 545) vs 350W (Quadro K1100M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 45W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 15.9 | 24.2+52% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K1100M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GF116 | GK107 |
| Release | May 14 2011 | July 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #849 | #856 |
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