GeForce GTX 670M vs Quadro M5000M

When comparing GeForce GTX 670M and Quadro M5000M, 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 670M and Quadro M5000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 670M and Quadro M5000M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce GTX 670M and Quadro M5000M 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 GTX 670M or Quadro M5000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 670M Quadro M5000M
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 100 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 3 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Quadro M5000M has 33% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 670M.
  • GeForce GTX 670M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Quadro M5000M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • Quadro M5000M has 5 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 670M.
  • GeForce GTX 670M is used in Laptops, and Quadro M5000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 670M is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro M5000M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M5000M is 364 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 670M.
  • GeForce GTX 670M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro M5000M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro M5000M is 3500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 670M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 8−9 35−40
ultra / 1080p 5−6 21−24
QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 18−20 60−65
medium / 1080p 10−11 40−45
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M5000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 310% more, than GeForce GTX 670M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 670M Quadro M5000M
Architecture Fermi Maxwell
Code name N13E-GS1-LP GM204
Type Laptop Mobile workstation
Release date 22 March 2012 2 October 2015
Pipelines 336 1,536
Core clock speed 598 MHz 962 MHz
Boost Clock 1051 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 33.5 billion/sec 93.60
Floating-point performance 803.7 gflops 2,995 gflops
Memory bus width 192bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1500 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72.0 GB/s 160 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 API 12
Shader Model 5.1 5.0
OpenGL 4.5 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
CUDA cores 336
Bus support PCI Express 2.0
SLI options +
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution Up to 2048x1536
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 53 Mh/s 366 Mh/s
Laptop size large large
Optimus + +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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