Quadro 1100M vs Quadro K1000M

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.

Quadro 1100M vs Quadro K1000M FPS Benchmarks

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

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Quadro 1100M vs Quadro K1000M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro 1100M

2013

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 100W, a 55W reduction.
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro K1000M 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.

Quadro K1000M

2013

Why buy it

✅93.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌122.2% higher power demand at 100W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro K1000M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 93.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.1% in PassMark G3D (756 vs 755), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

Quadro 1100M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro K1000M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro K1000M is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro 1100M has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro 1100M vs Quadro K1000M Technical Specifications

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

Quadro 1100M

The Quadro 1100M 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: 755 points. Launch price was $109.94.

Quadro K1000M

The Quadro K1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 771 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 756 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 1100M scores 755 and the Quadro K1000M reaches 756 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 1100M is built on Kepler while the Quadro K1000M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro 1100M) vs 1,536 (Quadro K1000M). Raw compute: 0.5422 TFLOPS (Quadro 1100M) vs 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K1000M).

Feature	Quadro 1100M	Quadro K1000M
G3D Mark Score	755	756
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	1536+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5422 TFLOPS	2.369 TFLOPS+337%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	32 KB	128 KB+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 1100M	Quadro K1000M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 1100M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K1000M carries 2 GB. Quadro 1100M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Quadro 1100M and 64-bit on the Quadro K1000M. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro 1100M) vs 512 KB (Quadro K1000M) — the Quadro K1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro 1100M	Quadro K1000M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 1100M draws 45W versus the Quadro K1000M's 100W — a 75.9% difference. The Quadro 1100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 1100M) vs 350W (Quadro K1000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.