Quadro K2100M vs GeForce GTX 680MX
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GTX 680MX with Quadro K2100M, including specs and performance data.
GTX 680MX outperforms K2100M by a whopping 205% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in performance ranking | 396 | 688 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 9.00 | 0.61 |
| Architecture | Kepler (2012−2018) | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| GPU code name | no data | GK106 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 23 October 2012 (11 years ago) | 23 July 2013 (10 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $84.95 |
| Current price | $200 | $208 (2.4x MSRP) |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.
GTX 680MX has 1375% better value for money than K2100M.
Detailed specifications
General performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. These parameters indirectly speak of performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider their benchmark and gaming test results. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 1536 | 576 |
| CUDA cores | 1536 | no data |
| Core clock speed | 720 MHz | 667 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 3540 Million | 2,540 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 122 Watt | 55 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 92.2 billion/sec | 32.02 |
| Floating-point performance | no data | 768.4 gflops |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on GeForce GTX 680MX and Quadro K2100M compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For notebook video cards it's notebook size, connection slot and bus, if the video card is inserted into a slot instead of being soldered to the notebook motherboard.
| Laptop size | large | medium sized |
| Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | no data |
| Interface | no data | MXM-A (3.0) |
| SLI options | + | no 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 type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2500 MHz | 3000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160 GB/s | 48.0 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 Connectors | no data | No outputs |
| Display Port | no data | 1.2 |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| 3D Vision | + | no data |
| Optimus | + | + |
| 3D Vision Pro | no data | + |
| Mosaic | no data | + |
| nView Display Management | no data | + |
| Optimus | no data | + |
API compatibility
List of supported graphics and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 API | 12 |
| Shader Model | no data | 5 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | no data | + |
| CUDA | + | + |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark performance comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance 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.
GeForce GTX 680MX outperforms Quadro K2100M by 205% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark, part of Passmark PerformanceTest suite. 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.
Benchmark coverage: 25%
GeForce GTX 680MX outperforms Quadro K2100M by 205% in Passmark.
3DMark 11 Performance GPU
3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.
Benchmark coverage: 17%
GeForce GTX 680MX outperforms Quadro K2100M by 181% in 3DMark 11 Performance GPU.
3DMark Vantage Performance
3DMark Vantage is an outdated DirectX 10 benchmark using 1280x1024 screen resolution. It taxes the graphics card with two scenes, one depicting a girl escaping some militarized base located within a sea cave, the other displaying a space fleet attack on a defenseless planet. It was discontinued in April 2017, and Time Spy benchmark is now recommended to be used instead.
Benchmark coverage: 17%
GeForce GTX 680MX outperforms Quadro K2100M by 139% in 3DMark Vantage Performance.
GeekBench 5 OpenCL
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses OpenCL API by Khronos Group.
Benchmark coverage: 9%
GeForce GTX 680MX outperforms Quadro K2100M by 171% in GeekBench 5 OpenCL.
GeekBench 5 CUDA
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses CUDA API by NVIDIA.
Benchmark coverage: 4%
GeForce GTX 680MX outperforms Quadro K2100M by 273% in GeekBench 5 CUDA.
Octane Render OctaneBench
This is a special benchmark measuring graphics card performance in OctaneRender, which is a realistic GPU rendering engine by OTOY Inc., available either as a standalone program, or as a plugin for 3DS Max, Cinema 4D and many other apps. It renders four different static scenes, then compares render times with a reference GPU which is currently GeForce GTX 980. This benchmark has nothing to do with gaming and is aimed at professional 3D graphics artists.
Benchmark coverage: 4%
GeForce GTX 680MX outperforms Quadro K2100M by 227% in Octane Render OctaneBench.
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 HD | 52
+92.6%
| 27
−92.6%
|
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 16−18
+183%
|
6−7
−183%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 21−24
+214%
|
7−8
−214%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 16−18
+1500%
|
1−2
−1500%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 30−35
+386%
|
7−8
−386%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 21−24
+175%
|
8−9
−175%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 16−18
+183%
|
6−7
−183%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 24−27
+257%
|
7−8
−257%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 30−33
+200%
|
10−11
−200%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 50−55
+247%
|
14−16
−247%
|
| Hitman 3 | 20−22
+186%
|
7−8
−186%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 45−50
+114%
|
21−24
−114%
|
| Metro Exodus | 30−35
+1033%
|
3−4
−1033%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 30−33
+233%
|
9−10
−233%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 30−35
+136%
|
14−16
−136%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 35−40
+111%
|
18−20
−111%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 21−24
+214%
|
7−8
−214%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 16−18
+1500%
|
1−2
−1500%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 30−35
+386%
|
7−8
−386%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 21−24
+175%
|
8−9
−175%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 16−18
+183%
|
6−7
−183%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 24−27
+257%
|
7−8
−257%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 30−33
+200%
|
10−11
−200%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 50−55
+247%
|
14−16
−247%
|
| Hitman 3 | 20−22
+186%
|
7−8
−186%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 45−50
+114%
|
21−24
−114%
|
| Metro Exodus | 30−35
+1033%
|
3−4
−1033%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 30−33
+233%
|
9−10
−233%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 30−35
+136%
|
14−16
−136%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 26
+189%
|
9
−189%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 35−40
+111%
|
18−20
−111%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 21−24
+214%
|
7−8
−214%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 16−18
+1500%
|
1−2
−1500%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 21−24
+175%
|
8−9
−175%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 16−18
+183%
|
6−7
−183%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 24−27
+257%
|
7−8
−257%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 50−55
+247%
|
14−16
−247%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 45−50
+114%
|
21−24
−114%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 30−35
+136%
|
14−16
−136%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 14
+75%
|
8−9
−75%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 35−40
+111%
|
18−20
−111%
|
Full HD
Epic Preset
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 30−33
+233%
|
9−10
−233%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 21−24
+250%
|
6−7
−250%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 18−20
+350%
|
4−5
−350%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 10−11
+233%
|
3−4
−233%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 7−8
+250%
|
2−3
−250%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 12−14
+117%
|
6−7
−117%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 5−6
+150%
|
2−3
−150%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 16−18
+240%
|
5−6
−240%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 20−22
+300%
|
5−6
−300%
|
| Hitman 3 | 14−16
+75%
|
8−9
−75%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 21−24
+144%
|
9−10
−144%
|
| Metro Exodus | 16−18
+220%
|
5−6
−220%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 14−16
+275%
|
4−5
−275%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 10−11
+233%
|
3−4
−233%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 6−7
+500%
|
1−2
−500%
|
1440p
Epic Preset
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 18−20
+157%
|
7−8
−157%
|
4K
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 10−11
+400%
|
2−3
−400%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 8−9
+300%
|
2−3
−300%
|
| Hitman 3 | 7−8
+250%
|
2−3
−250%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 10−12
+267%
|
3−4
−267%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 8−9
+300%
|
2−3
−300%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 6−7
+100%
|
3−4
−100%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 5−6
+400%
|
1−2
−400%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 5−6
+400%
|
1−2
−400%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 6−7
+200%
|
2−3
−200%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 14−16
+1300%
|
1−2
−1300%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 10−12
+267%
|
3−4
−267%
|
| Metro Exodus | 10−12
+120%
|
5−6
−120%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 4−5
+300%
|
1−2
−300%
|
4K
Epic Preset
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 10−11
+150%
|
4−5
−150%
|
This is how GTX 680MX and K2100M compete in popular games:
- GTX 680MX is 93% faster in 1080p
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, with 1080p resolution and the Medium Preset, the GTX 680MX is 1500% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- Without exception, GTX 680MX surpassed K2100M in all 65 of our tests.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 10.73 | 3.52 |
| Recency | 23 October 2012 | 23 July 2013 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 122 Watt | 55 Watt |
The GeForce GTX 680MX is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro K2100M in performance tests.
Be aware that GeForce GTX 680MX is a notebook graphics 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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