
Quadro K5100M vs GRID P100-8Q

Quadro K5100M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro K5100M is positioned at rank 28 and the GRID P100-8Q is on rank 384, 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 GRID P100-8Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P100-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 | GRID P100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID P100-8Q 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 GRID P100-8Q

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.

GRID P100-8Q
The GRID P100-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,267 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K5100M scores 3,264 and the GRID P100-8Q reaches 3,267 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5100M is built on Kepler while the GRID P100-8Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K5100M) vs 640 (GRID P100-8Q). Raw compute: 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K5100M) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID P100-8Q).
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | GRID P100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,264 | 3,267 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+140% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.369 TFLOPS+42% | 1.672 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 320 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | GRID P100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GRID P100-8Q 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: 0.5 MB (Quadro K5100M) vs 2 MB (GRID P100-8Q) — the GRID P100-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | GRID P100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K5100M draws 100W versus the GRID P100-8Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The Quadro K5100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5100M) vs 350W (GRID P100-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | GRID P100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-56% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 32.6+125% | 14.5 |
Value Analysis
The GRID P100-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | GRID P100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $7374 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $550 |
| Codename | GK104 | GM107 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | May 18 2016 |
| Ranking | #562 | #622 |
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