Quadro K5100M vs Radeon 540X
When comparing Quadro K5100M and Radeon 540X, 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 K5100M and Radeon 540X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Quadro K5100M and Radeon 540X are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Quadro K5100M and Radeon 540X 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 Quadro K5100M or Radeon 540X here:
Main Specs
Quadro K5100M
Radeon 540X
Power consumption (TDP)
100 Watt
50 Watt
Interface
MXM-B (3.0)
PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
8 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Quadro K5100M has 100% more power consumption, than Radeon 540X.
Quadro K5100M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon 540X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
Quadro K5100M has 6 GB more memory, than Radeon 540X.
Quadro K5100M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon 540X - in Laptops.
Quadro K5100M is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon 540X - with GCN 4.0.
Quadro K5100M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon 540X - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon 540X is 2400 MHz higher, than Quadro K5100M.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
14−16
6−7
ultra / 1080p
8−9
3−4
QHD / 1440p
3−4
0−1
low / 720p
30−35
14−16
medium / 1080p
18−20
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 125% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
21−24
10−12
ultra / 1080p
20−22
9−10
QHD / 1440p
7−8
0−1
4K / 2160p
5−6
−
low / 720p
50−55
21−24
medium / 1080p
24−27
10−12
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Battlefield 5 is 130% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
Quadro K5100M and Radeon 540X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
200−210
120−130
medium / 768p
170−180
100−110
ultra / 1080p
95−100
50−55
QHD / 1440p
50−55
27−30
4K / 2160p
30−33
−
high / 768p
130−140
75−80
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 72% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
35−40
16−18
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 17% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
100−110
75−80
medium / 768p
90−95
55−60
ultra / 1080p
60−65
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Dota 2 is 56% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
16−18
7−8
ultra / 1080p
16−18
7−8
4K / 2160p
6−7
3−4
low / 720p
35−40
16−18
medium / 1080p
18−20
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Far Cry 5 is 137% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
24−27
14−16
ultra / 1080p
18−20
10−11
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
low / 720p
95−100
55−60
medium / 1080p
50−55
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Fortnite is 84% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
24−27
10−12
ultra / 1080p
20−22
10−11
QHD / 1440p
8−9
0−1
low / 720p
50−55
24−27
medium / 1080p
27−30
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Forza Horizon 4 is 106% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
80−85
50−55
medium / 768p
75−80
40−45
high / 1080p
27−30
10−12
ultra / 1080p
12−14
6−7
QHD / 1440p
2−3
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Grand Theft Auto V is 78% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
9−10
4−5
ultra / 1080p
7−8
3−4
4K / 2160p
2−3
0−1
low / 720p
27−30
10−12
medium / 1080p
12−14
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Metro Exodus is 133% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
110−120
90−95
high / 1080p
−
85−90
ultra / 1080p
100−110
75−80
medium / 1080p
100−110
90−95
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Minecraft is 24% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
21−24
16−18
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
low / 720p
55−60
30−33
medium / 1080p
24−27
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 50% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
14−16
−
ultra / 1080p
9−10
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
27−30
10−12
medium / 1080p
16−18
10−11
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
50−55
21−24
medium / 768p
30−35
14−16
high / 1080p
18−20
8−9
ultra / 1080p
10−12
6−7
4K / 2160p
8−9
−
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 115% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
100−110
85−90
medium / 768p
60−65
40−45
ultra / 1080p
30−35
18−20
high / 768p
50−55
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in World of Tanks is 36% more, than Radeon 540X.
Full Specs
Quadro K5100M
Radeon 540X
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 4.0
Code name
N15E-Q5-A2
Lexa
Type
Mobile workstation
Laptop
Release date
23 July 2013
12 August 2019
Pipelines
1536
512
Core clock speed
771 MHz
Boost Clock
1219 MHz
Transistor count
3,540 million
2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
98.69
33.47
Floating-point performance
2,369 gflops
Memory bus width
256 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
3600 MHz
6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
115.2 GB/s
112.0 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12
12 (12_0)
Shader Model
5
6.4
OpenGL
4.5
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
2.0
Vulkan
1.1.126
1.2.131
CUDA
+
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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