Radeon R7 260X vs Quadro K5100M
Radeon R7 260X
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5100M
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 | Radeon R7 260X | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 260X and Quadro K5100M
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.
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 R7 260X scores 3,198 and the Quadro K5100M reaches 3,264 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 260X is built on GCN 2.0 while the Quadro K5100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R7 260X) vs 1,536 (Quadro K5100M). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260X) vs 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K5100M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,198 | 3,264+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 1536+71% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.971 TFLOPS | 2.369 TFLOPS+20% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 128+129% |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB+75% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | 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 R7 260X 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: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 260X) vs 512 KB (Quadro K5100M) — the Quadro K5100M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 260X) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5100M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260X) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5100M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 260X) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K5100M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 260X draws 115W versus the Quadro K5100M's 100W — a 14% difference. The Quadro K5100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R7 260X) vs 350W (Quadro K5100M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260X | Quadro K5100M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 100W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 27.8 | 32.6+17% |
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