FirePro M4150 vs Quadro K2100M

When comparing FirePro M4150 and Quadro K2100M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro M4150 and Quadro K2100M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro K2100M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro K2100M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Quadro K2100M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro M4150 Quadro K2100M
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 MXM-A (3.0)
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • FirePro M4150 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Quadro K2100M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro K2100M has 1 GB more memory, than FirePro M4150.
  • FirePro M4150 is used in Desktops, and Quadro K2100M - in Mobile workstations.
  • FirePro M4150 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Quadro K2100M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro M4150 is 48 MHz higher, than Quadro K2100M.
  • FirePro M4150 and Quadro K2100M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro M4150 is 1000 MHz higher, than Quadro K2100M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 6−7
ultra / 1080p 0−1 4−5
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 16−18
medium / 1080p 3−4 7−8
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K2100M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than FirePro M4150.

Full Specs

  FirePro M4150 Quadro K2100M
Architecture GCN 1.0 Kepler
Code name Opal GK106
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 16 October 2013 23 July 2013
Pipelines 384 576
Core clock speed 715 MHz 667 MHz
Transistor count 950 million 2,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 17.16 32.02
Floating-point performance 549.1 gflops 768.4 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 3000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 64 GB/s 48.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 38 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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