Quadro K1100M vs Radeon R9 M275
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 Radeon R9 M275 is on rank 543, 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 Radeon R9 M275
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M275 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 | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M275 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 Radeon R9 M275
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.
Radeon R9 M275
The Radeon R9 M275 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $799.99.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K1100M scores 1,089 and the Radeon R9 M275 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 Radeon R9 M275 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K1100M) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M275). Raw compute: 0.5422 TFLOPS (Quadro K1100M) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M275).
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,089 | 1,115+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5422 TFLOPS | 1.184 TFLOPS+118% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 160 KB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K1100M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M275 has 512 MB. The Quadro K1100M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K1100M) vs 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R9 M275). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (FL11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+12% | 4.1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K1100M) vs UVD3 (Radeon R9 M275). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K1100M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,Flash (Radeon R9 M275).
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1st Gen NVENC | UVD3 |
| Decoder | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) | VCE |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,Flash |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K1100M draws 45W versus the Radeon R9 M275's 75W — a 50% difference. The Quadro K1100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K1100M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M275). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-40% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 24.2+62% | 14.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M275 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K1100M | Radeon R9 M275 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $300 |
| Codename | GK107 | Venus |
| Release | July 23 2013 | January 28 2014 |
| Ranking | #856 | #851 |
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