Quadro K2100M vs Tesla M6

When comparing Quadro K2100M and Tesla M6, 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 K2100M and Tesla M6 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

  Quadro K2100M Tesla M6
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 100 Watt
Interface MXM-A (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Tesla M6 has 81% more power consumption, than Quadro K2100M.
  • Quadro K2100M is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and Tesla M6 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • Tesla M6 has 6 GB more memory, than Quadro K2100M.
  • Quadro K2100M is used in Mobile workstations, and Tesla M6 - in Desktops.
  • Quadro K2100M is build with Kepler architecture, and Tesla M6 - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of Tesla M6 is 263 MHz higher, than Quadro K2100M.
  • Quadro K2100M and Tesla M6 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla M6 is 2012 MHz higher, than Quadro K2100M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 6−7 35−40
ultra / 1080p 4−5 24−27
QHD / 1440p 0−1 20−22
4K / 2160p 10−12
low / 720p 16−18 65−70
medium / 1080p 7−8 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 450% more, than Quadro K2100M.

Full Specs

  Quadro K2100M Tesla M6
Architecture Kepler Maxwell 2.0
Code name GK106 GM204
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 23 July 2013 30 August 2015
Pipelines 576 1536
Core clock speed 667 MHz 930 MHz
Boost Clock 1180 MHz
Transistor count 2,540 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 32.02 113.3
Floating-point performance 768.4 gflops 3,625 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 3000 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 48.0 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5 6.4
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 38 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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