NVIDIA Quadro K4100M vs NVIDIA Quadro M520
The Quadro K4100M has 86% better performance than the Quadro M520 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 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 4.73% 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 NVIDIA Quadro M520 GPU
The NVIDIA Quadro M520 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2017. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM108) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The M520 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,253 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 40.1 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 M520 includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 965 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,176 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The M520 has the 319th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.54% 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 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q3 2013 | Q1 2017 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $1,499 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
BioShock Infinite | Quadro K4100M | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 178 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 768p | 115 FPS | -- |
| High - 768p | 101 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 37 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 | |
|---|---|---|
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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.
| 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 86% better performance than the Quadro M520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Quadro K4100M is ranked 249th with a score of 4,957, and the Quadro M520 is ranked 319th with a score of 2,658.
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 103rd 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro K4100M | 4,957 | |
| GeForce GTX 670M | 2,698 | -46% |
| Quadro 5010M | 2,693 | -46% |
| Quadro M520 | 2,658 | -46% |
| Radeon R9 M265X | 2,633 | -47% |
| GeForce 940MX | 2,556 | -48% |
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.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Quadro K4100M | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 614 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 684 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 24,685 (+84.3%) | 13,394 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 3,654 (+56.02%) | 2,342 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 5,259.5 (+82.37%) | 2,884 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 115 (+52.32%) | 75.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,754 (+47.27%) | 1,870 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 325 (+43.17%) | 227 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 48.1 (+72.4%) | 27.9 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 47.6 (+65.28%) | 28.8 |
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 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GK104 | GM108 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 3,540 million | 1,020 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 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 102.4 Gb/s | 40.1 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 800 MHz | 1,253 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 1,024 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.
| Spec | Quadro K4100M | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 100 W | 25 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 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,152 | 384 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 6 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 96 | 16 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 706 MHz | 965 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 706 MHz | 1,176 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 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 16.94 GPixel/s | 9.41 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 67.78 GTexel/s | 18.82 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1.63 TFLOPS | 903.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 67.78 GFLOPS | 28.22 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 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.