Quadro K5100M vs Radeon R7 260X

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

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Quadro K5100M

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100%

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K5100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 260X.

Insight	Quadro K5100M	Radeon R7 260X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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

Radeon R7 260X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K5100M and Radeon R7 260X

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.

Radeon R7 260X

The Radeon R7 260X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,198 points. Launch price was $139.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K5100M scores 3,264 and the Radeon R7 260X reaches 3,198 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5100M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 260X uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K5100M) vs 896 (Radeon R7 260X). Raw compute: 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K5100M) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260X).

Feature	Quadro K5100M	Radeon R7 260X
G3D Mark Score	3,264+2%	3,198
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+71%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.369 TFLOPS+20%	1.971 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+129%	56
L1 Cache	128 KB	224 KB+75%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K5100M	Radeon R7 260X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K5100M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 260X has 2 GB. The Quadro K5100M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro K5100M) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 260X) — the Quadro K5100M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K5100M	Radeon R7 260X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5100M) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 260X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro K5100M	Radeon R7 260X
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5100M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K5100M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 260X).

Feature	Quadro K5100M	Radeon R7 260X
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K5100M draws 100W versus the Radeon R7 260X's 115W — a 14% difference. The Quadro K5100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5100M) vs 500W (Radeon R7 260X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.

Feature	Quadro K5100M	Radeon R7 260X
TDP	100W-13%	115W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80-6%
Perf/Watt	32.6+17%	27.8