Quadro K2100M vs FirePro W5130M
Quadro K2100M
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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 K2100M is positioned at rank 108 and the FirePro W5130M is on rank 14, so the FirePro W5130M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2100M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5130M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W5130M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K2100M.
| Insight | Quadro K2100M | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W5130M 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 K2100M and FirePro W5130M
Quadro K2100M
The Quadro K2100M 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: 1,370 points. Launch price was $84.95.
FirePro W5130M
The FirePro W5130M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 2 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,408 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K2100M scores 1,370 and the FirePro W5130M reaches 1,408 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2100M is built on Kepler while the FirePro W5130M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 576 (Quadro K2100M) vs 512 (FirePro W5130M). Raw compute: 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro K2100M) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (FirePro W5130M).
| Feature | Quadro K2100M | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,370 | 1,408+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 576+13% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7684 TFLOPS | 0.9472 TFLOPS+23% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+50% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 128 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K2100M | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 K2100M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W5130M has 4 GB. The FirePro W5130M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro K2100M | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| 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 K2100M) vs 12 (12_0) (FirePro W5130M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Quadro K2100M | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K2100M) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5130M). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K2100M) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W5130M).
| Feature | Quadro K2100M | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1st Gen NVENC | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K2100M draws 55W versus the FirePro W5130M's 150W — a 92.7% difference. The Quadro K2100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2100M) vs 350W (FirePro W5130M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70.
| Feature | Quadro K2100M | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-63% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 24.9+165% | 9.4 |
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