GeForce 9800 GTX vs Quadro 5000M

When comparing GeForce 9800 GTX and Quadro 5000M, 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 9800 GTX and Quadro 5000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro 5000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro 5000M 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 5000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 9800 GTX Quadro 5000M
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 2 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video No outputs
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  • GeForce 9800 GTX has 40% more power consumption, than Quadro 5000M.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro 5000M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX has 510 GB more memory, than Quadro 5000M.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX is used in Desktops, and Quadro 5000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX is build with Tesla architecture, and Quadro 5000M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 9800 GTX is 1283 MHz higher, than Quadro 5000M.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Quadro 5000M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro 5000M is 100 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800 GTX.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 10−11
ultra / 1080p 6−7
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 1−2 21−24
medium / 1080p 0−1 12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2100% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.

Full Specs

  GeForce 9800 GTX Quadro 5000M
Architecture Tesla Fermi
Code name G92 Fermi
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 28 March 2008 27 July 2010
Pipelines 128 320
Core clock speed 1688 MHz 405 MHz
Transistor count 754 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 43.2 billion/sec 16.20
Floating-point performance 432.1 gflops 518.4 gflops
Length 10.5" (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1100 MHz 1200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 70.4 GB/s 76.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.0 5.1
OpenGL 2.1 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA + +
CUDA cores 128
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI Via Adapter
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
Laptop size large
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