FirePro W8000 vs Quadro K2100M

When comparing FirePro W8000 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 W8000 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 W8000 Quadro K2100M
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 55 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI No outputs
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  • FirePro W8000 has 309% more power consumption, than Quadro K2100M.
  • FirePro W8000 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K2100M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • FirePro W8000 has 2 GB more memory, than Quadro K2100M.
  • FirePro W8000 is used in Desktops, and Quadro K2100M - in Mobile workstations.
  • FirePro W8000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Quadro K2100M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W8000 is 233 MHz higher, than Quadro K2100M.
  • FirePro W8000 and Quadro K2100M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W8000 is 2500 MHz higher, than Quadro K2100M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 16−18 6−7
ultra / 1080p 10−11 4−5
QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
low / 720p 35−40 16−18
medium / 1080p 21−24 7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 162% more, than Quadro K2100M.

Full Specs

  FirePro W8000 Quadro K2100M
Architecture GCN 1.0 Kepler
Code name Tahiti GK106
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 14 June 2012 23 July 2013
Pipelines 1792 576
Core clock speed 900 MHz 667 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 2,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 32.02
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 768.4 gflops
Length 279 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 3000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 176 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 +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 391 Mh/s 38 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
Form factor full height / full length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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