GeForce GTX 850A vs Quadro K5100M

When comparing GeForce GTX 850A 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 850A and Quadro K5100M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 850A Quadro K5100M
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Quadro K5100M has 122% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 850A.
  • GeForce GTX 850A 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 850A.
  • GeForce GTX 850A is used in Desktops, and Quadro K5100M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 850A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro K5100M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 850A is 131 MHz higher, than Quadro K5100M.
  • GeForce GTX 850A and Quadro K5100M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro K5100M is 1800 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 850A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 14−16
ultra / 1080p 0−1 8−9
QHD / 1440p 0−1 3−4
low / 720p 12−14 30−35
medium / 1080p 3−4 18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 266% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 850A Quadro K5100M
Architecture Maxwell Kepler
Code name GM107 N15E-Q5-A2
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 17 March 2014 23 July 2013
Pipelines 640 1536
Core clock speed 902 MHz 771 MHz
Boost Clock 936 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 37.44 98.69
Floating-point performance 1,198 gflops 2,369 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 3600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s 115.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0 +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 35 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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