Quadro K5100M vs P102-100
Quadro K5100M
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P102-100
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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 P102-100 is on rank 201, 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 P102-100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The P102-100 uses modern memory architecture. The P102-100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K5100M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The P102-100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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 | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the P102-100 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 P102-100
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.
P102-100
The P102-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1582 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3200 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,301 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K5100M scores 3,264 and the P102-100 reaches 3,301 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5100M is built on Kepler while the P102-100 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K5100M) vs 3,200 (P102-100). Raw compute: 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K5100M) vs 10.77 TFLOPS (P102-100).
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,264 | 3,301+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 3200+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.369 TFLOPS | 10.77 TFLOPS+355% |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 128 | 200+56% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1.2 MB+823% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2.5 MB+400% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P102-100 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 2.5 MB (P102-100) — the P102-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2.5 MB+400% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5100M) vs 12_1 (P102-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K5100M draws 100W versus the P102-100's 250W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro K5100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5100M) vs 350W (P102-100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-60% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 32.6+147% | 13.2 |
Value Analysis
The P102-100 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K5100M | P102-100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $80 |
| Codename | GK104 | GP102 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | February 12 2018 |
| Ranking | #562 | #560 |
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