Quadro K1000M vs Tesla C2050

When comparing Quadro K1000M and Tesla C2050, 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 K1000M and Tesla C2050 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro K1000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro K1000M 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 K1000M here:

Main Specs

  Quadro K1000M Tesla C2050
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 238 Watt
Interface MXM-A (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 3 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI
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  • Tesla C2050 has 428% more power consumption, than Quadro K1000M.
  • Quadro K1000M is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and Tesla C2050 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • Tesla C2050 has 1 GB more memory, than Quadro K1000M.
  • Quadro K1000M is used in Mobile workstations, and Tesla C2050 - in Desktops.
  • Quadro K1000M is build with Kepler architecture, and Tesla C2050 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro K1000M is 276 MHz higher, than Tesla C2050.
  • Quadro K1000M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Tesla C2050 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla C2050 is 1200 MHz higher, than Quadro K1000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 18−20
ultra / 1080p 10−11
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 1−2 35−40
medium / 1080p 0−1 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3600% more, than Quadro K1000M.

Full Specs

  Quadro K1000M Tesla C2050
Architecture Kepler Fermi
Code name N14P-Q1 GF100
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 1 June 2012 25 July 2011
Pipelines 192 448
Core clock speed 850 MHz 574 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 13.60 32.14
Floating-point performance 326.4 gflops 1,030.4 gflops
Length 248 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 3000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s 144.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA + 2.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 10 Mh/s 90 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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