Tesla M2090 vs Quadro K2100M
Tesla M2090
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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 Tesla M2090 is positioned at rank 379 and the Quadro K2100M is on rank 108, so the Quadro K2100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M2090
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2100M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M2090 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K2100M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Tesla M2090 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (248mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla M2090 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 Tesla M2090 and Quadro K2100M
Tesla M2090
The Tesla M2090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,400 points.
Quadro K2100M
The Quadro K2100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,370 points. Launch price was $84.95.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M2090 scores 1,400 and the Quadro K2100M reaches 1,370 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M2090 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro K2100M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Tesla M2090) vs 576 (Quadro K2100M). Raw compute: 1.332 TFLOPS (Tesla M2090) vs 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro K2100M).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,400+2% | 1,370 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 576+13% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.332 TFLOPS+73% | 0.7684 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+33% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+1900% | 0.05 MB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla M2090 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2100M has 2 GB. The Quadro K2100M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla M2090) vs 256 KB (Quadro K2100M) — the Tesla M2090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (Tesla M2090) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2100M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: CUDA,OpenCL (Tesla M2090) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K2100M).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | 1st Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | — | 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) |
| Codecs | CUDA,OpenCL | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M2090 draws 250W versus the Quadro K2100M's 55W — a 127.9% difference. The Quadro K2100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2090) vs 350W (Quadro K2100M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 55W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 248mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.6 | 24.9+345% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K2100M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | GF110 | GK106 |
| Release | July 25 2011 | July 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #530 | #788 |
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