Quadro M1200 vs Quadro K5100M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5100M

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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 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 M1200	Quadro K5100M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 M1200 Benchmark Check

Quadro K5100M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M1200	Quadro K5100M
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 M1200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K5100M has 8 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: 2 MB (Quadro M1200) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K5100M) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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