Quadro K5100M vs Iris Graphics 550

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K5100M

100

3,264

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

Iris Graphics 550

15

3,311

+1.4%

Arc A530M

Arc A580

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 K5100M is positioned at rank #28 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 K5100M

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

86%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

82%

#13

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

362%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

76%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

75%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

75%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

74%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

73%

#28

Quadro K5100M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

97%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

90%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

79%

#43

P106-100

MSRP: $224|Avg: $30

73%

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 Iris Graphics 550 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	Iris Graphics 550
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))
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 Iris Graphics 550 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 K5100M Benchmark Check

Iris Graphics 550 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K5100M and Iris Graphics 550

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.

Iris Graphics 550

The Iris Graphics 550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K5100M scores 3,264 and the Iris Graphics 550 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 Iris Graphics 550 uses Generation 9.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K5100M) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 550). Raw compute: 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K5100M) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 550).

Feature	Quadro K5100M	Iris Graphics 550
G3D Mark Score	3,264	3,311+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Generation 9.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	1536+300%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.369 TFLOPS+208%	0.768 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+433%	6
TMUs	128+167%	48

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K5100M	Iris Graphics 550
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 Iris Graphics 550 has 0 MB. The Quadro K5100M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Quadro K5100M	Iris Graphics 550
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5100M) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Graphics 550). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Quadro K5100M	Iris Graphics 550
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5100M) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Graphics 550). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K5100M) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG (Iris Graphics 550).

Feature	Quadro K5100M	Iris Graphics 550
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	Quick Sync Video
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	Quick Sync Video
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9,JPEG

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K5100M draws 100W versus the Iris Graphics 550's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The Iris Graphics 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5100M) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.