GeForce 460M vs Quadro K1100M

[JediFonger]

Just got myself an older Alienware M18x running i7-2730QM with GeForce 460M:

I upgraded RAM to 32GB, single GPU performance for
-l4d2
-cs: source

max quality running 1080p stutters, SLI disabled, latest drivers. the only other thing i can think of is to re-seat CPU.



I'm comparing this to my work laptop, which is a Lenovo W540 running i7-4800MQ, 32GB RAM running Quadro K1100M:

based on purely specs... the 460M should blow 1100M out of the waters. yet I can turn on max settings 1080p on both l4d2 and cs:source without any issues.

there are other games, same behaviors... anything that requires GPUs, the 1100 will chew through anything that i throw against it.... (older games now)

but with 460M, there are stutters even on 800x600 minimal...


Windows 7x64 on both.


somn is wrong... any thoughts?

 

[defaultluser]

Yeah, those really should have similar performance, with the GK107 being slightly faster.

This is why I hate the idea of gaming on laptops for the long haul. As they age, troubleshooting them becomes a pain.

I'd maybe point to the extra half gig ram, but you said it even happens at 800x600.

 

[ccityinstaller]

Would you be interested in a mobile 560ti? I have one I pulled out of my Clevo and it has been sitting in a static bag every since. Shoot me a PM, it could be yours for a song!

 

[JediFonger]

the only thing possible is cpu thermal goop is badly worn.

i've yet to reseat all the processors