NVIDIA Quadro K4100M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M
The Quadro K4100M has 1% better performance than the GeForce GTX 860M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Quadro K4100M has 2% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
Summary
About the NVIDIA Quadro K4100M GPU
The Quadro K4100M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q3 2013 with a suggested retail price of $1,499. Its GK104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Kepler architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 800 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 102.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 100 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Quadro K4100M has the 246th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.72% 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 101st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M GPU
The GeForce GTX 860M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2014. Its GM107 chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,253 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 80.19 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 75 W.
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 860M has the 247th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.67% 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.
| Info | Quadro K4100M | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q3 2013 | Q1 2014 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $1,499 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-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
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided | Quadro K4100M | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 39 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 26 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 14 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 7 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 870M | 9.3 | +41% |
| Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) | 9 | +36% |
| Radeon Pro 455 | 8.9 | +35% |
| Radeon Pro 555 | 8.7 | +32% |
| Radeon Pro 450 | 7.5 | +14% |
| GeForce GTX 860M | 6.6 | |
| GeForce MX150 | 6 | -9% |
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Quadro K4100M has 1% better performance than the GeForce GTX 860M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Quadro K4100M is ranked 246th with a score of 4,957, and the GeForce GTX 860M is ranked 247th with a score of 4,902.
The Quadro K4100M has 5% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Quadro K4100M's 3.31 performance per dollar ranks it 101st among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon Pro 560 | 5,305 | +7% |
| GeForce GTX 960M | 5,278 | +6% |
| Radeon Pro 555 | 5,185 | +5% |
| Quadro M2000M | 5,143 | +4% |
| Quadro K4100M | 4,957 | |
| GeForce GTX 860M | 4,902 | -1% |
| Quadro K5000M | 4,893 | -1% |
| GeForce GTX 770M | 4,889 | -1% |
| GeForce MX330 | 4,834 | -2% |
| Radeon R9 M280X | 4,698 | -5% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
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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| Benchmark | Quadro K4100M | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 24,685 | 27,960.5 (+13.27%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 3,654 | 3,904 (+6.84%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 5,259.5 (+2.44%) | 5,134 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 115 (+22.34%) | 94 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,754 | 3,037 (+10.28%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 326 (+46.85%) | 222 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 48.1 | 49.5 (+2.91%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 47.6 | -- |
Technical Specs
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.
| Spec | Quadro K4100M | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GK104 | GM107 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 3,540 million | 1,870 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.
| Spec | Quadro K4100M | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 102.4 Gb/s | 80.19 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 800 MHz | 1,253 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 2 MB |
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.
| Spec | Quadro K4100M | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 100 W | 75 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device 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.
| Spec | Quadro K4100M | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,152 | 640 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 6 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 96 | 40 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 706 MHz | 1,020 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 706 MHz | 1,020 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.
| Spec | Quadro K4100M | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 16.94 GPixel/s | 16.32 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 67.78 GTexel/s | 40.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1.63 TFLOPS | 1,306 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 67.78 GFLOPS | 40.8 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.
| Spec | Quadro K4100M | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.7 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.