Quadro K2100M vs Radeon HD 5770
Quadro K2100M
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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 K2100M is positioned at rank 108 and the Radeon HD 5770 is on rank 148, so the Quadro K2100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2100M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K2100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5770.
| Insight | Quadro K2100M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K2100M and Radeon HD 5770
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.
Radeon HD 5770
The Radeon HD 5770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,348 points. Launch price was $159.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K2100M scores 1,370 and the Radeon HD 5770 reaches 1,348 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2100M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 5770 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 576 (Quadro K2100M) vs 800 (Radeon HD 5770). Raw compute: 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro K2100M) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5770).
| Feature | Quadro K2100M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,370+2% | 1,348 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 576 | 800+39% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7684 TFLOPS | 1.36 TFLOPS+77% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 80 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K2100M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro K2100M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 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 K2100M) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5770). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Quadro K2100M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+7% | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K2100M) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5770). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K2100M) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 5770).
| Feature | Quadro K2100M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1st Gen NVENC | UVD 2.2 |
| Decoder | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K2100M draws 55W versus the Radeon HD 5770's 108W — a 65% difference. The Quadro K2100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2100M) vs 450W (Radeon HD 5770). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro K2100M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-49% | 108W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 208mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 24.9+99% | 12.5 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K2100M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | Quadro K2100M | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $159 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $159 |
| Codename | GK106 | Juniper |
| Release | July 23 2013 | October 13 2009 |
| Ranking | #788 | #730 |
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