Quadro K2100M vs GeForce GT 740

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 GeForce GT 740 is on rank 89, so the GeForce GT 740 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2100M

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

99%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

97%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

93%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

92%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

91%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

90%

#93

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1078%

#108

Quadro K2100M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#111

Quadro P520

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

95%

#117

Radeon Pro 580X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

92%

#118

Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

92%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

452%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

434%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

429%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

428%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

427%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

425%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

419%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

418%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

414%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

413%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

408%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

407%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

400%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

400%

#74

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

498%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

91%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

90%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

86%

#89

GeForce GT 740

MSRP: $89|Avg: $89

100%

#90

Radeon R7 A8-7680

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

97%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

91%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

89%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

86%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

86%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

84%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

84%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

81%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 740 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K2100M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro K2100M	GeForce GT 740
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 740 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K2100M and GeForce GT 740

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.

GeForce GT 740

The GeForce GT 740 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,429 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2100M scores 1,370 and the GeForce GT 740 reaches 1,429 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2100M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 740 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 576 (Quadro K2100M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 740). Raw compute: 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro K2100M) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740).

Feature	Quadro K2100M	GeForce GT 740
G3D Mark Score	1,370	1,429+4%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	576+50%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7684 TFLOPS	0.7626 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 K2100M	GeForce GT 740
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K2100M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 740 has 1 GB. The Quadro K2100M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro K2100M	GeForce GT 740
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2100M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Quadro K2100M	GeForce GT 740
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K2100M) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GT 740). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) vs VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K2100M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 740).

Feature	Quadro K2100M	GeForce GT 740
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)	VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2100M draws 55W versus the GeForce GT 740's 64W — a 15.1% difference. The Quadro K2100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2100M) vs 300W (GeForce GT 740). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	Quadro K2100M	GeForce GT 740
TDP	55W-14%	64W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	24.9+12%	22.3