GeForce GTX 275 vs Quadro K2100M

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 GTX 275 vs Quadro K2100M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 275 vs Quadro K2100M: 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 GTX 275

2009

Why buy it

✅47.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 896 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2009 hardware with 896 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌298.2% higher power demand at 219W vs 55W.

Quadro K2100M

2013

Why buy it

✅128.6% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 896 MB).
✅Draws 55W instead of 219W, a 164W reduction.
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 275 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 5.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 275 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 47.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro K2100M instead at 1,370 vs 1,349, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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

GeForce GTX 275 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 GTX 275 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 275 vs Quadro K2100M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 275

The GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 15 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 633 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $249.

Quadro K2100M

The Quadro K2100M 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: 1,370 points. Launch price was $84.95.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 275 scores 1,349 and the Quadro K2100M reaches 1,370 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 275 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Quadro K2100M uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 275) vs 576 (Quadro K2100M). Raw compute: 0.6739 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 275) vs 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro K2100M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 275	Quadro K2100M
G3D Mark Score	1,349	1,370+2%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	240	576+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6739 TFLOPS	0.7684 TFLOPS+14%
ROPs	28+75%	16
TMUs	80+67%	48
L2 Cache	224 KB	256 KB+14%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 275 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro K2100M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 275	Quadro K2100M
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 GTX 275 has 896 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2100M carries 2 GB. Quadro K2100M gives you 128.6% 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 GTX 275 and 64-bit on the Quadro K2100M. L2 Cache: 224 KB (GeForce GTX 275) vs 256 KB (Quadro K2100M) — the Quadro K2100M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 275	Quadro K2100M
VRAM Capacity	0.875 GB	2 GB+129%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	224 KB	256 KB+14%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 275) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2100M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 275	Quadro K2100M
DirectX	11 (10_0)	12 (11_0)+9%
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GTX 275) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K2100M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 275) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K2100M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 275	Quadro K2100M
Encoder	No	1st Gen NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 275 draws 219W versus the Quadro K2100M's 55W — a 119.7% difference. The Quadro K2100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 275) vs 350W (Quadro K2100M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 275	Quadro K2100M
TDP	219W	55W-75%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	6.2	24.9+302%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro K2100M (2013 vs 2009).

Feature	GeForce GTX 275	Quadro K2100M
MSRP	$249	—
Codename	GT200B	GK106
Release	January 15 2009	July 23 2013
Ranking	#789	#788

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