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    FirePro V5900 vs Quadro K4100M

    When comparing FirePro V5900 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 FirePro V5900 and Quadro K4100M 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 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:

    Quadro K4100M Laptops

    Main Specs

      FirePro V5900 Quadro K4100M
    Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 100 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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    • Quadro K4100M has 33% more power consumption, than FirePro V5900.
    • FirePro V5900 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro K4100M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • Quadro K4100M has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro V5900.
    • FirePro V5900 is used in Desktops, and Quadro K4100M - in Mobile workstations.
    • FirePro V5900 is build with TeraScale 3 architecture, and Quadro K4100M - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of Quadro K4100M is 106 MHz higher, than FirePro V5900.
    • FirePro V5900 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro K4100M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Quadro K4100M is 1200 MHz higher, than FirePro V5900.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 4−5 12−14
    ultra / 1080p 2−3 7−8
    QHD / 1440p 1−2 2−3
    low / 720p 14−16 24−27
    medium / 1080p 7−8 14−16
    The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4100M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than FirePro V5900.

    Full Specs

      FirePro V5900 Quadro K4100M
    Architecture TeraScale 3 Kepler
    Code name Cayman N15E-Q3-A2
    Type Workstation Mobile workstation
    Release date 24 May 2011 23 July 2013
    Pipelines 512 1152
    Core clock speed 600 MHz 706 MHz
    Transistor count 2,640 million 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 19.20 67.78
    Floating-point performance 614.4 gflops 1,627 gflops
    Length 230 mm
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 3200 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 64 GB/s 102.4 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 11.2 (11_0) 12
    Shader Model 5.0 5
    OpenGL 4.4 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 66 Mh/s 51 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
    Display Port 1.2
    3D Vision Pro +
    Mosaic +
    nView Display Management +
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