Radeon 660M vs Quadro K5100M
Radeon 660M
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Quadro K5100M
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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 Radeon 660M is positioned at rank 399 and the Quadro K5100M is on rank 28, 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 Radeon 660M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5100M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 660M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The Radeon 660M 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 Quadro K5100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 660M.
| Insight | Radeon 660M | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 660M and Quadro K5100M
Radeon 660M
The Radeon 660M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,221 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 660M scores 3,221 and the Quadro K5100M reaches 3,264 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 660M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro K5100M uses Kepler, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 660M) vs 1,536 (Quadro K5100M). Raw compute: 1.459 TFLOPS (Radeon 660M) vs 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K5100M).
| Feature | Radeon 660M | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,221 | 3,264+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1536+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.459 TFLOPS | 2.369 TFLOPS+62% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 660M | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 660M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K5100M has 8 GB. The Quadro K5100M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon 660M) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K5100M) — the Radeon 660M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 660M | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 660M draws 40W versus the Quadro K5100M's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon 660M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 660M) vs 350W (Quadro K5100M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon 660M | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-60% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 80.5+147% | 32.6 |
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