
Quadro K5100M vs GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

Quadro K5100M
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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 K5100M is positioned at rank 28 and the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is on rank 228, so the Quadro K5100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5100M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K5100M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro K5100M | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition 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 K5100M and GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

Quadro K5100M
The Quadro K5100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 771 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,264 points.

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 926 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K5100M scores 3,264 and the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5100M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K5100M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition). Raw compute: 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K5100M) vs 0.7112 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition).
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,264 | 3,311+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+300% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.369 TFLOPS+233% | 0.7112 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+300% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+300% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 K5100M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition has 2 GB. The Quadro K5100M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro K5100M) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) — the Quadro K5100M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5100M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5100M) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K5100M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition).
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) | NVENC (1st Gen) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K5100M draws 100W versus the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5100M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 32.6 | 66.2+103% |
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