GeForce GTX 660 vs Quadro K5100M

When comparing GeForce GTX 660 and Quadro K5100M, 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 GeForce GTX 660 and Quadro K5100M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Quadro K5100M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro K5100M 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 K5100M here:

Quadro K5100M Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro K5100M
Power consumption (TDP)	140 Watt	100 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors	One 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB	8 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort	No outputs
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GeForce GTX 660 has 40% more power consumption, than Quadro K5100M.
GeForce GTX 660 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K5100M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
Quadro K5100M has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 660.
GeForce GTX 660 is used in Desktops, and Quadro K5100M - in Mobile workstations.
GeForce GTX 660 and Quadro K5100M are build with Kepler architecture.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 660 is 209 MHz higher, than Quadro K5100M.
GeForce GTX 660 and Quadro K5100M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Quadro K5100M is 3594 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 660.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	20−22	14−16
ultra / 1080p	12−14	8−9
QHD / 1440p	6−7	3−4
4K / 2160p	5−6	−
low / 720p	40−45	30−35
medium / 1080p	24−27	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 40% more, than Quadro K5100M.
high / 1080p	30−35	21−24
ultra / 1080p	27−30	20−22
QHD / 1440p	10−12	7−8
4K / 2160p	8−9	5−6
low / 720p	65−70	50−55
medium / 1080p	35−40	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Battlefield 5 is 36% more, than Quadro K5100M.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Quadro K5100M.
low / 768p	230−240	200−210
medium / 768p	200−210	170−180
ultra / 1080p	120−130	95−100
QHD / 1440p	90−95	50−55
4K / 2160p	50−55	30−33
high / 768p	160−170	130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 25% more, than Quadro K5100M.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	50−55	35−40
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 21% more, than Quadro K5100M.
low / 768p	120−130	100−110
medium / 768p	100−110	90−95
ultra / 1080p	80−85	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Dota 2 is 20% more, than Quadro K5100M.
high / 1080p	24−27	16−18
ultra / 1080p	21−24	16−18
QHD / 1440p	18−20	−
4K / 2160p	8−9	6−7
low / 720p	50−55	35−40
medium / 1080p	27−30	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Far Cry 5 is 42% more, than Quadro K5100M.
high / 1080p	30−35	24−27
ultra / 1080p	24−27	18−20
QHD / 1440p	16−18	16−18
low / 720p	120−130	95−100
medium / 1080p	70−75	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Fortnite is 28% more, than Quadro K5100M.
high / 1080p	30−35	24−27
ultra / 1080p	24−27	20−22
QHD / 1440p	14−16	8−9
4K / 2160p	12−14	−
low / 720p	65−70	50−55
medium / 1080p	35−40	27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Forza Horizon 4 is 29% more, than Quadro K5100M.
low / 768p	100−110	80−85
medium / 768p	90−95	75−80
high / 1080p	40−45	27−30
ultra / 1080p	16−18	12−14
QHD / 1440p	7−8	2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Grand Theft Auto V is 30% more, than Quadro K5100M.
high / 1080p	12−14	9−10
ultra / 1080p	10−11	7−8
QHD / 1440p	10−11	−
4K / 2160p	3−4	2−3
low / 720p	40−45	27−30
medium / 1080p	18−20	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Metro Exodus is 41% more, than Quadro K5100M.
low / 768p	120−130	110−120
ultra / 1080p	−	100−110
medium / 1080p	110−120	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Minecraft is 9% more, than Quadro K5100M.
high / 1080p	−	21−24
ultra / 1080p	14−16	16−18
low / 720p	70−75	55−60
medium / 1080p	18−20	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 6% more, than Quadro K5100M.
high / 1080p	14−16	14−16
ultra / 1080p	10−11	9−10
QHD / 1440p	1−2	0−1
4K / 2160p	1−2	−
low / 720p	35−40	27−30
medium / 1080p	21−24	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 23% more, than Quadro K5100M.
low / 768p	70−75	50−55
medium / 768p	45−50	30−35
high / 1080p	24−27	18−20
ultra / 1080p	14−16	10−12
4K / 2160p	8−9	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 37% more, than Quadro K5100M.
low / 768p	90−95	100−110
medium / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	40−45	30−35
high / 768p	55−60	50−55
GeForce GTX 660 and Quadro K5100M have the same average FPS in World of Tanks.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro K5100M
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Code name	GK106	N15E-Q5-A2
Type	Desktop	Mobile workstation
Release date	6 September 2012	23 July 2013
Pipelines	960	1536
Core clock speed	980 MHz	771 MHz
Boost Clock	1033 MHz
Transistor count	2,540 million	3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	78.4 billion/sec	98.69
Floating-point performance	1,981 gflops	2,369 gflops
Length	9.5" (24.1 cm)
Memory bus width	192-bit GDDR5	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	6.0 GB/s	3600 MHz
Memory bandwidth	144.2 GB/s	115.2 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Shader Model	5.1	5
OpenGL	4.3	4.5
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.1.126	1.1.126
CUDA	+	+
CUDA cores	960
Bus support	PCI Express 3.0
Height	4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	4 displays
HDMI	+
HDCP	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal
3D Blu-Ray	+
3D Gaming	+
3D Vision	+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	66 Mh/s	35 Mh/s
Laptop size		large
Optimus		+
Display Port		1.2
3D Vision Pro		+
Mosaic		+
nView Display Management		+
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GeForce GTX 660 vs Quadro K5100M

Quadro K5100M is a Laptop Graphics Card

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