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Quadro 2100M
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GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED
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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. The Quadro 2100M is positioned at rank 107 and the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is on rank 324, so the Quadro 2100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2100M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 2100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED.
| Insight | Quadro 2100M | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 2100M and GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED
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 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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 2100M scores 1,100 and the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED reaches 1,092 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 2100M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 576 (Quadro 2100M) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED). Raw compute: 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro 2100M) vs 1.155 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED).
| Feature | Quadro 2100M | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,100 | 1,092 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 576 | 640+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7684 TFLOPS | 1.155 TFLOPS+50% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 320 KB+567% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 2100M | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 2100M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED has 512 MB. The Quadro 2100M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro 2100M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) — the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 2100M | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 2100M draws 55W versus the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED's 45W — a 20% difference. The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 2100M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro 2100M | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 45W-18% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 20.0 | 24.3+22% |
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