GeForce GT 745M vs Quadro 2100M

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 745M vs Quadro 2100M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GT 745M 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 GT 745M

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 55W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro 2100M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 2 GB 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

✅24.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌22.2% higher power demand at 55W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro 2100M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 24.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.8% in PassMark G3D (1,100 vs 1,081), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce GT 745M 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?

Quadro 2100M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro 2100M is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GT 745M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT 745M vs Quadro 2100M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GT 745M

The GeForce GT 745M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,081 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 745M scores 1,081 and the Quadro 2100M reaches 1,100 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 745M is built on Kepler while the Quadro 2100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 745M) vs 576 (Quadro 2100M). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745M) vs 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro 2100M).

Feature	GeForce GT 745M	Quadro 2100M
G3D Mark Score	1,081	1,100+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	576+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	0.7684 TFLOPS+82%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	32 KB	48 KB+50%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 745M 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.

Feature	GeForce GT 745M	Quadro 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 GT 745M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2100M carries 4 GB. Quadro 2100M gives you 100% 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 745M and 64-bit on the Quadro 2100M.

Feature	GeForce GT 745M	Quadro 2100M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 745M draws 45W versus the Quadro 2100M's 55W — a 20% difference. The GeForce GT 745M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 745M) vs 350W (Quadro 2100M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.