GeForce GTX 1050 vs Quadro 5000M

When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 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 GTX 1050 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 GTX 1050 Quadro 5000M
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort No outputs
Recommended system power (PSU) 300 Watt
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  • Quadro 5000M has 33% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1050.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro 5000M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 has 2 GB more memory, than Quadro 5000M.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 is used in Desktops, and Quadro 5000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 is build with Pascal architecture, and Quadro 5000M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 885 MHz higher, than Quadro 5000M.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Quadro 5000M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 5808 MHz higher, than Quadro 5000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 10−11
ultra / 1080p 21−24 6−7
QHD / 1440p 16−18 0−1
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 21−24
medium / 1080p 40−45 12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 215% more, than Quadro 5000M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 Quadro 5000M
Architecture Pascal Fermi
Code name N17P-G1 Fermi
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 25 October 2016 27 July 2010
Pipelines 640 320
Core clock speed 1290 MHz 405 MHz
Boost Clock 1392 MHz
Transistor count 3,300 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 58.20 16.20
Floating-point performance 1,862 gflops 518.4 gflops
Length 5.7" (14.5 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 7008 MHz 1200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 112 GB/s 76.8 GB/s
Shared memory - -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA + +
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.3 kh/s
CUDA cores 640
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Height 4.38" (11.1 cm)
Multi monitor support +
HDCP 2.2
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 279 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Decred / DCR (Decred) 0.85 Gh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 143.76 Sol/s
Width 2-slot
GameStream +
GPU Boost 3.0
SLI -
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