Quadro K1100M vs GeForce GT 745M
Quadro K1100M
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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 K1100M is positioned at rank 109 and the GeForce GT 745M is on rank 136, so the Quadro K1100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro K1100M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 745M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K1100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 745M.
| Insight | Quadro K1100M | GeForce GT 745M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K1100M 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 745M
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 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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K1100M scores 1,089 and the GeForce GT 745M reaches 1,081 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K1100M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 745M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K1100M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 745M). Raw compute: 0.5422 TFLOPS (Quadro K1100M) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745M).
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | GeForce GT 745M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,089 | 1,081 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5422 TFLOPS+29% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | GeForce GT 745M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K1100M) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 745M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | GeForce GT 745M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+10% | 4.2 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K1100M) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 745M). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K1100M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GT 745M).
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | GeForce GT 745M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1st Gen NVENC | NVENC 1.0 |
| Decoder | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K1100M draws 45W versus the GeForce GT 745M's 45W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GT 745M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K1100M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 745M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | GeForce GT 745M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 24.2 | 24.0 |
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