GeForce GT 650M SLI vs Quadro 5010M

When comparing GeForce GT 650M SLI 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 GT 650M SLI and Quadro 5010M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GT 650M SLI and Quadro 5010M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce GT 650M SLI and Quadro 5010M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 GeForce GT 650M SLI or Quadro 5010M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 650M SLI Quadro 5010M
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0)
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5 ECC
Maximum RAM amount 2x2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • Quadro 5010M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
  • GeForce GT 650M SLI is used in Laptops, and Quadro 5010M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GT 650M SLI is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro 5010M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 650M SLI is 340 MHz higher, than Quadro 5010M.
  • GeForce GT 650M SLI is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 5010M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 650M SLI is 2700 MHz higher, than Quadro 5010M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 9−10
ultra / 1080p 7−8 6−7
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 24−27 21−24
medium / 1080p 14−16 12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 25% more, than Quadro 5010M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 650M SLI Quadro 5010M
Architecture Kepler Fermi
Code name N13E-GE N12E-Q5
Type Laptop Mobile workstation
Release date 22 March 2012 22 February 2011
Pipelines 768 384
Core clock speed 790 MHz 450 MHz
Boost Clock 835 MHz
Transistor count 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 21.60
Floating-point performance 691.2 gflops
Memory bus width 2x 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 1300 MHz
Memory bandwidth 83.2 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.1
Vulkan N/A
CUDA + 2.0
Laptop size medium sized large
Optimus +
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