Quadro K5100M vs Radeon HD 7870M

When comparing Quadro K5100M and Radeon HD 7870M, 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 HD 7870M 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 K5100M and Radeon HD 7870M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: Quadro K5100M and Radeon HD 7870M 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 HD 7870M here:

Quadro K5100M Laptops

Radeon HD 7870M Laptops

Main Specs

	Quadro K5100M	Radeon HD 7870M
Power consumption (TDP)	100 Watt	45 Watt
Interface	MXM-B (3.0)	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	8 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	No outputs
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Quadro K5100M has 122% more power consumption, than Radeon HD 7870M.
Quadro K5100M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon HD 7870M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
Quadro K5100M has 6 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 7870M.
Quadro K5100M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon HD 7870M - in Laptops.
Quadro K5100M is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon HD 7870M - with GCN.
Core clock speed of Radeon HD 7870M is 29 MHz higher, than Quadro K5100M.
Quadro K5100M and Radeon HD 7870M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 7870M is 400 MHz higher, than Quadro K5100M.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	14−16	6−7
ultra / 1080p	8−9	4−5
QHD / 1440p	3−4	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	16−18
medium / 1080p	18−20	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p	21−24	12−14
ultra / 1080p	20−22	10−11
QHD / 1440p	7−8	0−1
4K / 2160p	5−6	−
low / 720p	50−55	24−27
medium / 1080p	24−27	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Battlefield 5 is 100% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
Quadro K5100M and Radeon HD 7870M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	200−210	130−140
medium / 768p	170−180	110−120
ultra / 1080p	95−100	50−55
QHD / 1440p	50−55	30−33
4K / 2160p	30−33	27−30
high / 768p	130−140	80−85
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 56% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	35−40	18−20
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 14% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p	100−110	80−85
medium / 768p	90−95	60−65
ultra / 1080p	60−65	30−35
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Dota 2 is 45% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p	16−18	8−9
ultra / 1080p	16−18	8−9
4K / 2160p	6−7	3−4
low / 720p	35−40	18−20
medium / 1080p	18−20	9−10
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Far Cry 5 is 111% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p	24−27	14−16
ultra / 1080p	18−20	10−11
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
low / 720p	95−100	60−65
medium / 1080p	50−55	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Fortnite is 77% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p	24−27	12−14
ultra / 1080p	20−22	10−12
QHD / 1440p	8−9	1−2
low / 720p	50−55	24−27
medium / 1080p	27−30	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Forza Horizon 4 is 107% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p	80−85	50−55
medium / 768p	75−80	45−50
high / 1080p	27−30	12−14
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 72% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p	9−10	5−6
ultra / 1080p	7−8	3−4
4K / 2160p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	27−30	12−14
medium / 1080p	12−14	6−7
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Metro Exodus is 100% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p	110−120	95−100
high / 1080p	−	90−95
ultra / 1080p	100−110	80−85
medium / 1080p	100−110	90−95
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Minecraft is 20% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p	21−24	16−18
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
low / 720p	55−60	30−35
medium / 1080p	24−27	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 50% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p	14−16	−
ultra / 1080p	9−10	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	27−30	12−14
medium / 1080p	16−18	10−12
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 80% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p	50−55	24−27
medium / 768p	30−35	16−18
high / 1080p	18−20	9−10
ultra / 1080p	10−12	6−7
4K / 2160p	8−9	6−7
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 84% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p	100−110	85−90
medium / 768p	60−65	45−50
ultra / 1080p	30−35	20−22
high / 768p	50−55	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in World of Tanks is 31% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.

Full Specs

	Quadro K5100M	Radeon HD 7870M
Architecture	Kepler	GCN
Code name	N15E-Q5-A2	Heathrow XT
Type	Mobile workstation	Laptop
Release date	23 July 2013	24 April 2012
Pipelines	1536	640
Core clock speed	771 MHz	800 MHz
Transistor count	3,540 million	1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	98.69	32.00
Floating-point performance	2,369 gflops	1,024 gflops
Memory bus width	256 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	3600 MHz	4000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	115.2 GB/s	64 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
DirectX	12	12 (11_1)
Shader Model	5	5.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.1.126	1.2.131
CUDA	+
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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Quadro K5100M vs Radeon HD 7870M

Quadro K5100M and Radeon HD 7870M are Laptop Graphics Cards

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