Quadro K4100M
VS
Radeon Pro 450

Quadro K4100M vs Radeon Pro 450

NVIDIA

Quadro K4100M

2013Core: 706 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro 450

2016Core: 800 MHz

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. The Quadro K4100M is positioned at rank #52 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 K4100M

#23
Intel Arc Pro B60
MSRP: $500|Avg: $450
100%
#24
Radeon PRO W7600
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
99%
#25
RTX 2000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $625|Avg: $750
99%
#26
Radeon Pro Vega 48
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
90%
#27
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
MSRP: $500|Avg: $280
90%
#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
84%
#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
83%
#37
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
533%
#52
Quadro K4100M
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261
100%
#58
Quadro K2000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
91%
#60
Intel Arc Pro A60
MSRP: $380|Avg: $380
90%
#63
T400 4GB
MSRP: $159|Avg: $99
86%
#64
Radeon Pro 5300
MSRP: $300|Avg: $150
86%
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 K4100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 Radeon Pro 450.

InsightQuadro K4100MRadeon Pro 450
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (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
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $261), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 540.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro K4100MRadeon Pro 450
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+540.7%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($261)
More affordable ($40)

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 K4100M and Radeon Pro 450

NVIDIA

Quadro K4100M

The Quadro K4100M 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 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,773 points. Launch price was $1,499.

AMD

Radeon Pro 450

The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K4100M scores 2,773 and the Radeon Pro 450 reaches 2,723 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4100M is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro 450 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (Quadro K4100M) vs 640 (Radeon Pro 450). Raw compute: 1.627 TFLOPS (Quadro K4100M) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450).

FeatureQuadro K4100MRadeon Pro 450
G3D Mark Score
2,773+2%
2,723
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 4.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1152+80%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.627 TFLOPS+59%
1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
96+140%
40
L1 Cache
96 KB
160 KB+67%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K4100MRadeon Pro 450
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K4100M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 450 has 2 GB. The Quadro K4100M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K4100M) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro K4100MRadeon Pro 450
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K4100M draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro 450's 35W — a 96.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4100M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureQuadro K4100MRadeon Pro 450
TDP
100W
35W-65%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
27.7
77.8+181%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro K4100M launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $261, while the Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0 and now averages $40. The Radeon Pro 450 costs 84.7% less ($221 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.6 (Quadro K4100M) vs 68.1 (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 offers 542.5% better value. The Radeon Pro 450 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureQuadro K4100MRadeon Pro 450
MSRP
$1499
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$261
$40-85%
Performance per Dollar
10.6
68.1+542%
Codename
GK104
Baffin
Release
July 23 2013
October 30 2016
Ranking
#604
#612