NVIDIA Quadro K4100M vs AMD Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)

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Performance
Quadro K4100M60% better
4,9575% of 104,598
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
3,0983% of 104,598

The Quadro K4100M has 60% better performance than the Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Quadro K4100M
3.312% of 161.45
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)489% better
19.4812% of 161.45

The Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) has 489% better value for the money than the Quadro K4100M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA Quadro K4100M GPU

The NVIDIA Quadro K4100M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q3 2013 with a MSRP of $1,499. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK104) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The K4100M has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 800 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 102.4 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 K4100M includes 1,152 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 706 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 706 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 96 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The K4100M has the 249th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.74% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 4,957 score and $1,499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 3.31. This is the 103rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the AMD Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) GPU

The AMD Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2012 with a MSRP of $159. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Cape Verde) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The HD 7770 has 1,024 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,125 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 72 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 HD 7770 includes 640 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,000 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 40 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The HD 7770 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The HD 7770 has the 298th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.96% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 3,098 score and $159 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 19.48. This is the 87th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

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

InfoQuadro K4100MRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
ManufacturerNVIDIAAMD
ArchitectureKeplerGCN 1.0
Market SegmentMobileDesktop
Release DateQ3 2013Q1 2012
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,499$159
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 BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite
Quadro K4100MRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
Low - 720p
178 FPS(+3.73%)
172 FPS
Medium - 768p
115 FPS(+25.27%)
92 FPS
High - 768p
101 FPS(+31.68%)
77 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
37 FPS(+49.8%)
25 FPS
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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GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce GT 103037+0%
Quadro K4100M37
GeForce GTX 47032.8-11%
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)24.7-33%

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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GPUCost Per Frame
Radeon R9 Nano4.92-88%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti6.01-85%
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)6.44-84%
GeForce GTX 6808.05-80%
Radeon HD 79708.54-79%
Quadro K4100M40.51

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Quadro K4100M60% better
4,9575% of 104,598
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
3,0983% of 104,598

The Quadro K4100M has 60% better performance than the Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Quadro K4100M is ranked 249th with a score of 4,957, and the Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) is ranked 298th with a score of 3,098.

Performance per dollar
Quadro K4100M
3.312% of 161.45
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)489% better
19.4812% of 161.45

The Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) has 489% better value for the money than the Quadro K4100M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Quadro K4100M is ranked 103rd with a performance per dollar of 3.31, and the Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) is ranked 87th with a performance per dollar of 19.48.

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
Quadro K4100M4,957
GeForce GTX 4704,342-12%
Radeon HD 68704,218-15%
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)3,098-38%
Radeon HD 6450623-87%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Quadro K4100M or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
GeForce GTX 780 Ti22.34+576%
GeForce GTX 68020.47+519%
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)19.48+489%
Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition)17.75+437%
Radeon HD 687017.65+434%
Quadro K4100M3.31

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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkQuadro K4100MRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
24,685
(+31.43%)
18,782
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
3,654
(+29.35%)
2,825
3DMark 11 Performance Score
5,259.5
(+56.72%)
3,356
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
115
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PassMark G3D Mark
2,754
(+26.8%)
2,172
PassMark G2D Mark
321
457
(+42.37%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
48.1
(+33.61%)
36
Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
47.6
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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 K4100MRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
CodenameGK104Cape Verde
ArchitectureKeplerGCN 1.0
Process Size28 nm28 nm
Transistors3,540 million1,500 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 K4100MRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
Memory Size4 GB1,024 MB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth102.4 Gb/s72 Gb/s
Memory Clock800 MHz1,125 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit128 bit
L1 Cache16 KB16 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 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 K4100MRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
Slots--2 slots
Bus InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)100 W80 W
Suggested PSU--250 W
Power Connectors--1x 6-pin
OutputsDevice DependentDVI, HDMI 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.2

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 K4100MRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
Stream Processors (SP)--640
CUDA Cores1,152--
Compute Units (CU)--10
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)6--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)9640
Render Output Units (ROP)3216
Core Clock Speed706 MHz1,000 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)706 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 K4100MRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
Pixel Fill Rate16.94 GPixel/s16 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate67.78 GTexel/s40 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1.63 TFLOPS1,280 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance67.78 GFLOPS80 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 K4100MRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (11_1)
OpenCL3.02.1 (1.2)
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)6.5 (5.1)

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