NVIDIA Quadro K2100M vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M

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Performance
Quadro K2100M377% better
2,393.52% of 104,598
GeForce GT 520M
5020% of 104,598

The Quadro K2100M has 377% better performance than the GeForce GT 520M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Quadro K2100M
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GeForce GT 520M
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA Quadro K2100M GPU

The NVIDIA Quadro K2100M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q3 2013. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK106S) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The K2100M has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 752 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 48.13 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The K2100M includes 576 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 667 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 667 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 48 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The K2100M has the 334th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.29% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2011. It is built on the Fermi 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GF119) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.

Memory

The GT 520M has 1,024 MB of DDR3 memory, with a 800 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 12.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GT 520M includes 48 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 740 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 8 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 4 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 12 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GT 520M has the 517th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.48% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoQuadro K2100MGeForce GT 520M
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureKeplerFermi 2.0
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2013Q1 2011
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3
Quadro K2100MGeForce GT 520M
Low - 720p
26 FPS
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Medium - 768p
18 FPS
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High - 1080p
9 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Quadro K2100M377% better
2,393.52% of 104,598
GeForce GT 520M
5020% of 104,598

The Quadro K2100M has 377% better performance than the GeForce GT 520M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Quadro K2100M is ranked 334th with a score of 2,393.5, and the GeForce GT 520M is ranked 517th with a score of 502.

Performance per dollar
Quadro K2100M
No data available
GeForce GT 520M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Quadro K2100M and the GeForce GT 520M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce 940M2,405.5+1%
GeForce GTX 570M2,399+0%
Quadro K2100M2,393.5
GeForce GTX 660M2,369-1%
Quadro M500M2,364.5-1%
GeForce 610M507.5-79%
NVS 4200M507-79%
GeForce GT 520M502-79%
Radeon HD 6450M443-81%
GeForce 410M415-83%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkQuadro K2100MGeForce GT 520M
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
11,835
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
1,606
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
2,626
(+361.92%)
568.5
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
68.1
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PassMark G3D Mark
1,356
(+379.15%)
283
PassMark G2D Mark
285
(+275%)
76
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
23.2
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Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
21.7
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Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecQuadro K2100MGeForce GT 520M
CodenameGK106SGF119
ArchitectureKeplerFermi 2.0
Process Size28 nm40 nm
Transistors2,540 million292 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecQuadro K2100MGeForce GT 520M
Memory Size2 GB1,024 MB
Memory TypeGDDR5DDR3
Memory Bandwidth48.13 Gb/s12.8 Gb/s
Memory Clock752 MHz800 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit64 bit
L1 Cache16 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB128 KB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecQuadro K2100MGeForce GT 520M
Bus InterfaceMXM-A (3.0)PCIe 2.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)55 W12 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecQuadro K2100MGeForce GT 520M
CUDA Cores57648
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)31
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)488
Render Output Units (ROP)164
Core Clock Speed667 MHz740 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)667 MHz--

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecQuadro K2100MGeForce GT 520M
Pixel Fill Rate8 GPixel/s1.48 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate32.02 GTexel/s5.92 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance768.4 GFLOPS142.1 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance32.02 GFLOPS11.84 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecQuadro K2100MGeForce GT 520M
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.01.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)5.1

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.