Iris Plus Graphics 640 vs Quadro K2100M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Iris Plus Graphics 640

15

1,353

0.0%

HD Graphics 6000

Iris Graphics 6100

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

1,370

+1.3%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2100M

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

99%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

97%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

93%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

92%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

91%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

90%

#93

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1078%

#108

Quadro K2100M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#111

Quadro P520

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

95%

#117

Radeon Pro 580X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

92%

#118

Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

92%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K2100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics 640.

Insight	Iris Plus Graphics 640	Quadro K2100M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K2100M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics 640 and Quadro K2100M

Iris Plus Graphics 640

The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,353 points.

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 Iris Plus Graphics 640 scores 1,353 and the Quadro K2100M reaches 1,370 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Quadro K2100M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 576 (Quadro K2100M). Raw compute: 0.8448 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro K2100M).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 640	Quadro K2100M
G3D Mark Score	1,353	1,370+1%
Architecture	Generation 9.5	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm++	28 nm
Shading Units	384	576+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8448 TFLOPS+10%	0.7684 TFLOPS
ROPs	6	16+167%
TMUs	48	48

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 640	Quadro K2100M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Iris Plus Graphics 640 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2100M has 2 GB. The Quadro K2100M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 640	Quadro K2100M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2100M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 640	Quadro K2100M
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K2100M). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K2100M).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 640	Quadro K2100M
Encoder	Quick Sync Video	1st Gen NVENC
Decoder	Quick Sync Video	1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics 640 draws 15W versus the Quadro K2100M's 55W — a 114.3% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Plus Graphics 640) vs 350W (Quadro K2100M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.