GeForce 830A vs Quadro 5010M

When comparing GeForce 830A and Quadro 5010M, 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 GeForce 830A and Quadro 5010M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro 5010M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro 5010M 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 5010M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 830A Quadro 5010M
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 MXM-B (3.0)
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5 ECC
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Quadro 5010M has 203% more power consumption, than GeForce 830A.
  • GeForce 830A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Quadro 5010M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro 5010M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce 830A.
  • GeForce 830A is used in Desktops, and Quadro 5010M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce 830A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro 5010M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 830A is 632 MHz higher, than Quadro 5010M.
  • GeForce 830A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 5010M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 830A is 500 MHz higher, than Quadro 5010M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 9−10
ultra / 1080p 0−1 6−7
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 21−24
medium / 1080p 4−5 12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than GeForce 830A.

Full Specs

  GeForce 830A Quadro 5010M
Architecture Maxwell Fermi
Code name GM108 N12E-Q5
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 22 July 2014 22 February 2011
Pipelines 256 384
Core clock speed 1082 MHz 450 MHz
Boost Clock 1150 MHz
Transistor count 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 18.40 21.60
Floating-point performance 588.8 gflops 691.2 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 1300 MHz
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s 83.2 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 5.0 2.0
Laptop size large
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