GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED 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 GTX 850M - MODDED vs Quadro 2100M FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED 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 GTX 850M - MODDED

2014

Why buy it

✅42.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 45W instead of 55W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 512 MB 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

✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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?

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 42.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro 2100M instead at 1,100 vs 1,092, 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 850M - MODDED is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2014 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED vs Quadro 2100M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED

The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 936 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,092 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 GTX 850M - MODDED scores 1,092 and the Quadro 2100M reaches 1,100 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is built on Maxwell while the Quadro 2100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 576 (Quadro 2100M). Raw compute: 1.155 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro 2100M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED	Quadro 2100M
G3D Mark Score	1,092	1,100
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+11%	576
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.155 TFLOPS+50%	0.7684 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	48+20%
L1 Cache	320 KB+567%	48 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED 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 GTX 850M - MODDED	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 GTX 850M - MODDED has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2100M carries 4 GB. Quadro 2100M gives you 700% 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 850M - MODDED and 64-bit on the Quadro 2100M. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro 2100M) — the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED	Quadro 2100M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED draws 45W versus the Quadro 2100M's 55W — a 20% difference. The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 350W (Quadro 2100M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.