Quadro K2100M vs Iris Plus Graphics 640

Quadro K2100M

2013Core: 667 MHz

Iris Plus Graphics 640

2017Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K2100M

1,370

+1.3%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

Iris Plus Graphics 640

1,353

0.0%

HD Graphics 6000

Iris Graphics 6100

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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. The Quadro K2100M is positioned at rank #108 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K2100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics 640.

Insight	Quadro K2100M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K2100M 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.

Quadro K2100M Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics 640 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K2100M and Iris Plus Graphics 640

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.

Iris Plus Graphics 640

The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,353 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2100M scores 1,370 and the Iris Plus Graphics 640 reaches 1,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2100M is built on Kepler while the Iris Plus Graphics 640 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 576 (Quadro K2100M) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Raw compute: 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro K2100M) vs 0.8448 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 640).

Feature	Quadro K2100M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
G3D Mark Score	1,370+1%	1,353
Architecture	Kepler	Generation 9.5
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm++
Shading Units	576+50%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7684 TFLOPS	0.8448 TFLOPS+10%
ROPs	16+167%	6
TMUs	48	48

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K2100M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
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 Iris Plus Graphics 640 has 0 MB. The Quadro K2100M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Quadro K2100M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2100M) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Quadro K2100M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K2100M) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K2100M) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 640).

Feature	Quadro K2100M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC	Quick Sync Video
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)	Quick Sync Video
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2100M draws 55W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 640's 15W — a 114.3% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2100M) vs 0W (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.