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Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro K2100M is positioned at rank #108 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 K2100M

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99%

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97%

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93%

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92%

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RTX 4500 Ada Generation

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Tesla K20m

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1078%

#108

Quadro K2100M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Quadro P520

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99%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

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95%

#117

Radeon Pro 580X

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92%

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Radeon Pro WX 2100

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92%

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91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Quadro K2100M across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro K2100M specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2100M scores 1,370 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK106), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 576 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 48 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.7684 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	Quadro K2100M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	1,370
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Kepler (2012−2018)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GK106
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	576
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	48
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	667 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.7684 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	32.02 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count	2,540 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#788

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K2100M is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Quadro K2100M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
L1 Cache	48 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Quadro K2100M
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 (11_0)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Laptop Dependent — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC, decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4.

Specification	Quadro K2100M
Laptop Dependent PortsNumber of Laptop Dependent display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	1st Gen NVENC
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2100M draws 55 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 48°C at idle, 80°C under load.

Specification	Quadro K2100M
TDPPower consumption under load	55 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	48°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80°C

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Value Analysis

It holds Rank #108 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #788 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Quadro K2100M
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position	#108
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#788
Release Date	July 23 2013
Release Year	2013