GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED vs Quadro K1100M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED

2014Core: Up to 936 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro K1100M

2013Core: 706 MHz
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GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED vs Quadro K1100M Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED vs Quadro K1100M 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 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 GTX 850M - MODDED

2014

Why buy it

  • 73.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 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 K1100M

2013

Why buy it

  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 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 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

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 73.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (1,092 vs 1,089), so the answer here is pretty clean.
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 K1100M Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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 GTX 850M - MODDED scores 1,092 and the Quadro K1100M reaches 1,089 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is built on Maxwell while the Quadro K1100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 384 (Quadro K1100M). Raw compute: 1.155 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 0.5422 TFLOPS (Quadro K1100M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 850M - MODDEDQuadro K1100M
G3D Mark Score
1,092
1,089
Architecture
Maxwell
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
640+67%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.155 TFLOPS+113%
0.5422 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
40+25%
32
L1 Cache
320 KB+900%
32 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 850M - MODDEDQuadro 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 GTX 850M - MODDED 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 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED and 64-bit on the Quadro K1100M. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro K1100M) — the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 850M - MODDEDQuadro K1100M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
2 GB+300%
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 K1100M's 45W — a 0% difference. The Quadro K1100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 350W (Quadro K1100M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 850M - MODDEDQuadro K1100M
TDP
45W
45W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
24.3
24.2