GeForce GTX 1050 vs Quadro M1000M

When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 and Quadro M1000M, 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 M1000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro M1000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M1000M 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 M1000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 Quadro M1000M
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 40 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB/4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort No outputs
Recommended system power (PSU) 300 Watt
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  • GeForce GTX 1050 has 87% more power consumption, than Quadro M1000M.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro M1000M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 has 2 GB more memory, than Quadro M1000M.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M1000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 is build with Pascal architecture, and Quadro M1000M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 297 MHz higher, than Quadro M1000M.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Quadro M1000M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 2008 MHz higher, than Quadro M1000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 14−16
ultra / 1080p 21−24 9−10
QHD / 1440p 16−18 4−5
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 30−35
medium / 1080p 40−45 18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 125% more, than Quadro M1000M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 Quadro M1000M
Architecture Pascal Maxwell
Code name N17P-G1 GM107
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 25 October 2016 2 October 2015
Pipelines 640 512
Core clock speed 1290 MHz 993 MHz
Boost Clock 1392 MHz 1072 MHz
Transistor count 3,300 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 58.20 31.78
Floating-point performance 1,862 gflops 1,017 gflops
Length 5.7" (14.5 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 7008 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 112 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory - -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12
Shader Model 6.4 5.0
OpenGL 4.5 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.0
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.3 kh/s 0.22 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 140 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Decred / DCR (Decred) 0.85 Gh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 143.76 Sol/s
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
Width 2-slot
GameStream +
GPU Boost 3.0
SLI -
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