Quadro 2100M vs GeForce GT 745M

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. The Quadro 2100M is positioned at rank 107 and the GeForce GT 745M is on rank 136, so the Quadro 2100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2100M

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

99%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

96%

#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

90%

#92

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1074%

#107

Quadro 2100M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#111

Quadro P520

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

94%

#117

Radeon Pro 580X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

91%

#118

Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

91%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 745M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

96%

#126

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

301%

#128

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

273%

#129

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

272%

#133

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

248%

#134

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

246%

#136

GeForce GT 745M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

97%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

96%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 2100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 745M.

Insight	Quadro 2100M	GeForce GT 745M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro 2100M 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.

Quadro 2100M Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 745M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 2100M and GeForce GT 745M

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.

GeForce GT 745M

The GeForce GT 745M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,081 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 2100M scores 1,100 and the GeForce GT 745M reaches 1,081 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 2100M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 745M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 576 (Quadro 2100M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 745M). Raw compute: 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro 2100M) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745M).

Feature	Quadro 2100M	GeForce GT 745M
G3D Mark Score	1,100+2%	1,081
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	576+50%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7684 TFLOPS+82%	0.4216 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	48+50%	32
L1 Cache	48 KB+50%	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 2100M	GeForce GT 745M
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 Quadro 2100M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 745M has 2 GB. The Quadro 2100M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro 2100M	GeForce GT 745M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 2100M draws 55W versus the GeForce GT 745M's 45W — a 20% difference. The GeForce GT 745M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 2100M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 745M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.