Quadro K1100M vs GeForce GT 545
Quadro K1100M
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Performance Spectrum - 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. The Quadro K1100M is positioned at rank 109 and the GeForce GT 545 is on rank 166, so the Quadro K1100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K1100M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 545
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 545 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K1100M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro K1100M | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 545 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 K1100M and GeForce GT 545
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.
GeForce GT 545
The GeForce GT 545 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K1100M scores 1,089 and the GeForce GT 545 reaches 1,115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K1100M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 545 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K1100M) vs 144 (GeForce GT 545). Raw compute: 0.5422 TFLOPS (Quadro K1100M) vs 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 545).
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,089 | 1,115+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+167% | 144 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5422 TFLOPS+31% | 0.4147 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 192 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K1100M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 545 has 512 MB. The Quadro K1100M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro K1100M) vs 384 KB (GeForce GT 545) — the GeForce GT 545 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K1100M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 545). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K1100M) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT 545). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K1100M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 545).
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1st Gen NVENC | No NVENC (Fermi) |
| Decoder | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K1100M draws 45W versus the GeForce GT 545's 70W — a 43.5% difference. The Quadro K1100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K1100M) vs 300W (GeForce GT 545). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-36% | 70W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 24.2+52% | 15.9 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K1100M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GK107 | GF116 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | May 14 2011 |
| Ranking | #856 | #849 |
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