Quadro CX vs Quadro K5100M
When comparing Quadro CX 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 Quadro CX and Quadro K5100M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Quadro CX
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
| Quadro CX | Quadro K5100M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 100 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1536 MB | 8 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video | No outputs |
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- Quadro CX has 50% more power consumption, than Quadro K5100M.
- Quadro CX is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro K5100M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
- Quadro CX has 1528 GB more memory, than Quadro K5100M.
- Quadro CX is used in Desktops, and Quadro K5100M - in Mobile workstations.
- Quadro CX is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Quadro K5100M - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of Quadro K5100M is 169 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.
- Quadro CX is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro K5100M - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Quadro K5100M is 2000 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 340% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Battlefield 5 is 371% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro CX in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Quadro K5100M. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 200−210 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | 170−180 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 95−100 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 50−55 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 60−65 | 130−140 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 106% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Dota 2 is 86% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Far Cry 5 is 450% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 95−100 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Fortnite is 206% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Forza Horizon 4 is 337% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | − | 75−80 |
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Grand Theft Auto V is 156% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 3−4 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Metro Exodus is 750% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 55−60 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Minecraft is 32% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 76% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 4−5 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 375% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 8−9 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | 7−8 | 30−35 |
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−12 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 460% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 30−33 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in World of Tanks is 65% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
Full Specs
| Quadro CX | Quadro K5100M | |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Kepler |
| Code name | GT200B | N15E-Q5-A2 |
| Type | Workstation | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 11 November 2008 | 23 July 2013 |
| Pipelines | 192 | 1536 |
| Core clock speed | 602 MHz | 771 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,400 million | 3,540 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 38.53 | 98.69 |
| Floating-point performance | 462.3 gflops | 2,369 gflops |
| Length | 267 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 384 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz | 3600 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 5 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 1.3 | + |
| 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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