GeForce GTS 160M vs Quadro 5010M

When comparing GeForce GTS 160M 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 GTS 160M and Quadro 5010M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTS 160M and Quadro 5010M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce GTS 160M 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 GTS 160M or Quadro 5010M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTS 160M Quadro 5010M
Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5 ECC
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Quadro 5010M has 66% more power consumption, than GeForce GTS 160M.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro 5010M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro 5010M has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 160M.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is used in Laptops, and Quadro 5010M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is build with G9x architecture, and Quadro 5010M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 1050 MHz higher, than Quadro 5010M.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro 5010M - by 40 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 9−10
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 5010M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2100% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTS 160M Quadro 5010M
Architecture G9x Fermi
Code name N10E-GS1 N12E-Q5
Type Laptop Mobile workstation
Release date 2 March 2009 22 February 2011
Pipelines 64 384
Core clock speed 1500 MHz 450 MHz
Transistor count 505 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 19 billion/sec 21.60
Floating-point performance 192 gflops 691.2 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1300 MHz
Memory bandwidth 51 GB/s 83.2 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 + 2.0
CUDA cores 64
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options 2-way
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
Laptop size large large
Gigaflops 288
MXM Type MXM 3.0 Type-B
Power management 8.0
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