GRID M60 1Q vs Quadro K4100M

When comparing GRID M60 1Q and Quadro K4100M, 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 GRID M60 1Q and Quadro K4100M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro K4100M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro K4100M 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 K4100M here:

Main Specs

  GRID M60 1Q Quadro K4100M
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M60 1Q has 125% more power consumption, than Quadro K4100M.
  • GRID M60 1Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K4100M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro K4100M has 3 GB more memory, than GRID M60 1Q.
  • GRID M60 1Q is used in Desktops, and Quadro K4100M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GRID M60 1Q is build with Maxwell 2.0 architecture, and Quadro K4100M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro K4100M is 149 MHz higher, than GRID M60 1Q.
  • GRID M60 1Q and Quadro K4100M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M60 1Q is 1812 MHz higher, than Quadro K4100M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 12−14
ultra / 1080p 12−14 7−8
QHD / 1440p 7−8 2−3
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 40−45 24−27
medium / 1080p 27−30 14−16
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 1Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 83% more, than Quadro K4100M.

Full Specs

  GRID M60 1Q Quadro K4100M
Architecture Maxwell 2.0 Kepler
Code name GM204 N15E-Q3-A2
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 30 August 2015 23 July 2013
Pipelines 2048 1152
Core clock speed 557 MHz 706 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 5,200 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 150.8 67.78
Floating-point performance 4,833 gflops 1,627 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 3200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.4 GB/s 102.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12
Shader Model 6.4 5
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA 5.2 +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 51 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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