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    GeForce GTX 860M SLI vs Quadro K5100M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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 860M SLI and Quadro K5100M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Quadro K5100M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Quadro K5100M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 GeForce GTX 860M SLI or Quadro K5100M here:

    GeForce GTX 860M SLI Laptops
    Quadro K5100M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 860M SLI Quadro K5100M
    Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 100 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0)
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2x 4 GB 8 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 20% more power consumption, than Quadro K5100M.
    • Quadro K5100M has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is used in Laptops, and Quadro K5100M - in Mobile workstations.
    • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro K5100M - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 258 MHz higher, than Quadro K5100M.
    • GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Quadro K5100M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 1400 MHz higher, than Quadro K5100M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 21−24 14−16
    ultra / 1080p 14−16 8−9
    QHD / 1440p 8−9 3−4
    4K / 2160p 5−6 −
    low / 720p 40−45 30−35
    medium / 1080p 27−30 18−20
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 53% more, than Quadro K5100M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 860M SLI Quadro K5100M
    Architecture Maxwell Kepler
    Code name N15E-Q5-A2
    Type Laptop Mobile workstation
    Release date 12 March 2014 23 July 2013
    Pipelines 1280 1536
    Core clock speed 1029 MHz 771 MHz
    Transistor count 2x 1870 Million 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 98.69
    Floating-point performance 2,369 gflops
    Memory bus width 2x 128 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 3600 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 12
    Shader Model 5
    OpenGL 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    SLI options +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 35 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
    Optimus + +
    Display Port 1.2
    3D Vision Pro +
    Mosaic +
    nView Display Management +
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