Quadro K5100M vs Quadro M1200

Quadro K5100M

2013Core: 771 MHz

Quadro M1200

2017Core: 1093 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K5100M

100

3,264

+1.6%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

Quadro M1200

3,212

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

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

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 Quadro K5100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M1200.

Insight	Quadro K5100M	Quadro M1200
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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 Quadro K5100M 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

Quadro M1200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K5100M and Quadro M1200

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.

Quadro M1200

The Quadro M1200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1093 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,212 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K5100M scores 3,264 and the Quadro M1200 reaches 3,212 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5100M is built on Kepler while the Quadro M1200 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K5100M) vs 640 (Quadro M1200). Raw compute: 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K5100M) vs 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200).

Feature	Quadro K5100M	Quadro M1200
G3D Mark Score	3,264+2%	3,212
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+140%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.369 TFLOPS+69%	1.399 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	128 KB	320 KB+150%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K5100M	Quadro M1200
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K5100M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M1200 has 4 GB. The Quadro K5100M 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 K5100M) vs 2 MB (Quadro M1200) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K5100M	Quadro M1200
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5100M) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro M1200). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro K5100M	Quadro M1200
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5100M) vs 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M1200). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K5100M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Quadro M1200).

Feature	Quadro K5100M	Quadro M1200
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,HEVC,VP8

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K5100M draws 100W versus the Quadro M1200's 45W — a 75.9% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5100M) vs 350W (Quadro M1200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 82°C.