GeForce GT 545 vs Quadro K1100M

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 GT 545 vs Quadro K1100M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GT 545 vs Quadro K1100M: 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 GT 545

2011

Why buy it

✅15.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2011 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌55.6% higher power demand at 70W vs 45W.

Quadro K1100M

2013

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 70W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GT 545 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2013 hardware with 2 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 7.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 545 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 15.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.4% in PassMark G3D (1,115 vs 1,089), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 545 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 545 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GT 545 vs Quadro K1100M Technical Specifications

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

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 545 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro K1100M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 545	Quadro K1100M
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 GT 545 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K1100M carries 2 GB. Quadro K1100M gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 545 and 64-bit on the Quadro K1100M. 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

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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%

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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

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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%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro K1100M (2013 vs 2011).

Feature	GeForce GT 545	Quadro K1100M
MSRP	$149	—
Codename	GF116	GK107
Release	May 14 2011	July 23 2013
Ranking	#849	#856

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