Quadro K5100M vs Radeon R9 M280X
When comparing Quadro K5100M and Radeon R9 M280X, 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 R9 M280X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Quadro K5100M and Radeon R9 M280X are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Quadro K5100M and Radeon R9 M280X 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 R9 M280X here:
Main Specs
Quadro K5100M
Radeon R9 M280X
Power consumption (TDP)
100 Watt
Interface
MXM-B (3.0)
PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type
GDDR5
Not Listed
Maximum RAM amount
8 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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Quadro K5100M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon R9 M280X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
Quadro K5100M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon R9 M280X - in Laptops.
Quadro K5100M is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R9 M280X - with GCN.
Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M280X is 129 MHz higher, than Quadro K5100M.
Quadro K5100M and Radeon R9 M280X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
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
2−3
ultra / 1080p
8−9
1−2
QHD / 1440p
3−4
0−1
low / 720p
30−35
14−16
medium / 1080p
18−20
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 260% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
21−24
7−8
ultra / 1080p
20−22
5−6
QHD / 1440p
7−8
0−1
4K / 2160p
5−6
−
low / 720p
50−55
18−20
medium / 1080p
24−27
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Battlefield 5 is 233% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
−
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Quadro K5100M.
low / 768p
200−210
110−120
medium / 768p
170−180
90−95
ultra / 1080p
95−100
40−45
QHD / 1440p
50−55
24−27
4K / 2160p
30−33
18−20
high / 768p
130−140
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 93% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
55−60
70−75
ultra / 1080p
35−40
21−24
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
Quadro K5100M and Radeon R9 M280X have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
100−110
70−75
medium / 768p
90−95
50−55
ultra / 1080p
60−65
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Dota 2 is 68% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
16−18
3−4
ultra / 1080p
16−18
3−4
4K / 2160p
6−7
2−3
low / 720p
35−40
14−16
medium / 1080p
18−20
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Far Cry 5 is 280% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
24−27
10−12
ultra / 1080p
18−20
5−6
QHD / 1440p
16−18
2−3
low / 720p
95−100
50−55
medium / 1080p
50−55
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Fortnite is 147% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
24−27
6−7
ultra / 1080p
20−22
−
QHD / 1440p
8−9
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
2−3
low / 720p
50−55
21−24
medium / 1080p
27−30
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Forza Horizon 4 is 180% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
80−85
45−50
medium / 768p
75−80
40−45
high / 1080p
27−30
7−8
ultra / 1080p
12−14
3−4
QHD / 1440p
2−3
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Grand Theft Auto V is 100% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
9−10
2−3
ultra / 1080p
7−8
0−1
4K / 2160p
2−3
0−1
low / 720p
27−30
8−9
medium / 1080p
12−14
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Metro Exodus is 240% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
110−120
80−85
ultra / 1080p
100−110
70−75
medium / 1080p
100−110
−
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Minecraft is 42% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
21−24
−
ultra / 1080p
16−18
12−14
low / 720p
55−60
27−30
medium / 1080p
24−27
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 83% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
14−16
−
ultra / 1080p
9−10
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
−
low / 720p
27−30
8−9
medium / 1080p
16−18
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 157% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
50−55
16−18
medium / 768p
30−35
10−12
high / 1080p
18−20
6−7
ultra / 1080p
10−12
4−5
4K / 2160p
8−9
2−3
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 200% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
100−110
70−75
medium / 768p
60−65
35−40
ultra / 1080p
30−35
16−18
high / 768p
50−55
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5100M in World of Tanks is 61% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
Full Specs
Quadro K5100M
Radeon R9 M280X
Architecture
Kepler
GCN
Code name
N15E-Q5-A2
Saturn XT
Type
Mobile workstation
Laptop
Release date
23 July 2013
1 February 2015
Pipelines
1536
896
Core clock speed
771 MHz
900 MHz
Transistor count
3,540 million
2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
98.69
61.60
Floating-point performance
2,369 gflops
1,792 gflops
Memory bus width
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
3600 MHz
Memory bandwidth
115.2 GB/s
96 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12
Shader Model
5
6.3
OpenGL
4.5
4.4
OpenCL
1.2
Not Listed
Vulkan
1.1.126
CUDA
+
FreeSync
+
Bus support
Not Listed
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
35 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
large
Optimus
+
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
Display Port
1.2
3D Vision Pro
+
Mosaic
+
nView Display Management
+
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