GeForce GT 745M vs Quadro K1100M
GeForce GT 745M
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Quadro K1100M
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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 745M is positioned at rank 136 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 745M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K1100M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K1100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 745M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 745M | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K1100M 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 745M and Quadro K1100M
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 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 745M scores 1,081 and the Quadro K1100M reaches 1,089 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 745M is built on Kepler while the Quadro K1100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 745M) vs 384 (Quadro K1100M). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745M) vs 0.5422 TFLOPS (Quadro K1100M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 745M | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,081 | 1,089 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 0.5422 TFLOPS+29% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 745M | 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 745M | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 745M) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K1100M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 745M | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.2 | 4.6+10% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 745M) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K1100M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GT 745M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K1100M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 745M | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | 1st Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 745M draws 45W versus the Quadro K1100M's 45W — a 0% difference. The Quadro K1100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 745M) vs 350W (Quadro K1100M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 745M | Quadro K1100M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 24.0 | 24.2 |
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