Quadro K2100M vs GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB

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Quadro K2000M Quadro K2000M Embedded Quadro K2100M Quadro K2200M

Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB with Quadro K2100M, including specs and performance data.

GTX 1060 3 GB
2016
3 GB GDDR5, 120 Watt
24.63
+606%

GTX 1060 3 GB outperforms K2100M by a whopping 606% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

GTX 1060 3 GB GTX 1060 3 GB
K2100M K2100M

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking223730
Place by popularity21not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation22.410.63
Power efficiency14.314.43
ArchitecturePascal (2016−2021)Kepler (2012−2018)
GPU code nameGP106GK106
Market segmentDesktopMobile workstation
Release date18 August 2016 (8 years ago)23 July 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199 $84.95

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

GTX 1060 3 GB has 3457% better value for money than K2100M.

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores1152576
Core clock speed1506 MHz667 MHz
Boost clock speed1708 MHzno data
Number of transistors4,400 million2,540 million
Manufacturing process technology16 nm28 nm
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt55 Watt
Texture fill rate123.032.02
Floating-point processing power3.935 TFLOPS0.7684 TFLOPS
ROPs4816
TMUs7248

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizeno datamedium sized
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16MXM-A (3.0)
Length250 mmno data
Width2-slotno data
Supplementary power connectors1x 6-pinno data

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount3 GB2 GB
Memory bus width192 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed2002 MHz752 MHz
Memory bandwidth192.2 GB/s48.0 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPortNo outputs
HDMI+-
Display Portno data1.2

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

Optimus-+
3D Vision Prono data+
Mosaicno data+
nView Display Managementno data+
Optimusno data+

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (12_1)12
Shader Model6.45.1
OpenGL4.64.5
OpenCL1.21.2
Vulkan++
CUDA6.1+

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

GTX 1060 3 GB 24.63
+606%
K2100M 3.49

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GTX 1060 3 GB 9588
+607%
K2100M 1357

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD160−170
+567%
24
−567%

Cost per frame, $

1080p1.24
+185%
3.54
−185%
  • GTX 1060 3 GB has 185% lower cost per frame in 1080p

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 9−10
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Cyberpunk 2077 8−9
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8−9
+0%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 10−11
+0%
10−11
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Counter-Strike 2 9−10
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9−10
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 8−9
+0%
8−9
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%
Metro Exodus 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Valorant 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 9−10
+0%
9−10
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 8−9
+0%
8−9
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Dota 2 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Far Cry 5 18−20
+0%
18−20
+0%
Fortnite 20−22
+0%
20−22
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Metro Exodus 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 30−35
+0%
30−35
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Valorant 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%
World of Tanks 60−65
+0%
60−65
+0%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 9−10
+0%
9−10
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 8−9
+0%
8−9
+0%
Dota 2 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Far Cry 5 18−20
+0%
18−20
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 30−35
+0%
30−35
+0%
Valorant 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 24−27
+0%
24−27
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
World of Tanks 24−27
+0%
24−27
+0%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
Far Cry 5 8−9
+0%
8−9
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%
Valorant 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%
Dota 2 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Dota 2 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Far Cry 5 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
Fortnite 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 1−2
+0%
1−2
+0%
Valorant 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%

This is how GTX 1060 3 GB and K2100M compete in popular games:

  • GTX 1060 3 GB is 567% faster in 1080p

All in all, in popular games:

  • there's a draw in 61 test (100%)

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 24.63 3.49
Recency 18 August 2016 23 July 2013
Maximum RAM amount 3 GB 2 GB
Chip lithography 16 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 55 Watt

GTX 1060 3 GB has a 605.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 50% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 75% more advanced lithography process.

K2100M, on the other hand, has 118.2% lower power consumption.

The GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro K2100M in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is a desktop card while Quadro K2100M is a mobile workstation one.

Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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