Quadro 2100M vs Quadro K1100M

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 2100M vs Quadro K1100M FPS Benchmarks

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

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Quadro 2100M 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.

Quadro 2100M

2013

Why buy it

✅21.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌22.2% higher power demand at 55W vs 45W.

Quadro K1100M

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 55W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro 2100M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro 2100M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 21.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1% in PassMark G3D (1,100 vs 1,089), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

Quadro 2100M 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 2100M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

Quadro 2100M vs Quadro K1100M Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 2100M scores 1,100 and the Quadro K1100M reaches 1,089 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 2100M is built on Kepler while the Quadro K1100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 576 (Quadro 2100M) vs 384 (Quadro K1100M). Raw compute: 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro 2100M) vs 0.5422 TFLOPS (Quadro K1100M).

Feature	Quadro 2100M	Quadro K1100M
G3D Mark Score	1,100+1%	1,089
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	576+50%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7684 TFLOPS+42%	0.5422 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	Quadro K1100M
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 2100M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K1100M carries 2 GB. Quadro 2100M 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 2100M and 64-bit on the Quadro K1100M.

Feature	Quadro 2100M	Quadro K1100M
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 Quadro K1100M's 45W — a 20% difference. The Quadro K1100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 2100M) vs 350W (Quadro K1100M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.