FirePro W5000 vs Quadro K1000M

When comparing FirePro W5000 and Quadro K1000M, 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 FirePro W5000 and Quadro K1000M 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

  FirePro W5000 Quadro K1000M
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 45 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro W5000 has 66% more power consumption, than Quadro K1000M.
  • FirePro W5000 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K1000M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • FirePro W5000 and Quadro K1000M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • FirePro W5000 is used in Desktops, and Quadro K1000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • FirePro W5000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Quadro K1000M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro K1000M is 25 MHz higher, than FirePro W5000.
  • FirePro W5000 and Quadro K1000M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5000 is 1400 MHz higher, than Quadro K1000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 0−1
ultra / 1080p 9−10
QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
low / 720p 30−35 1−2
medium / 1080p 18−20 0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3100% more, than Quadro K1000M.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5000 Quadro K1000M
Architecture GCN 1.0 Kepler
Code name Pitcairn N14P-Q1
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 7 August 2012 1 June 2012
Pipelines 768 192
Core clock speed 825 MHz 850 MHz
Transistor count 2,800 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 39.60 13.60
Floating-point performance 1,267 gflops 326.4 gflops
Length 183 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 3200 MHz 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 102.4 GB/s 28.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 154 Mh/s 10 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
Form factor full height / half length
DisplayPort count 2
Dual-link DVI support +
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