GeForce GTX 960 vs Quadro 5000

When comparing GeForce GTX 960 and Quadro 5000, 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 960 and Quadro 5000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 960 Quadro 5000
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 152 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pins 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2.5 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
Recommended system power (PSU) 400 Watt
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  • Quadro 5000 has 26% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 960.
  • GeForce GTX 960 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro 5000 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 960 has 2 GB more memory, than Quadro 5000.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 960 is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro 5000 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 960 is 614 MHz higher, than Quadro 5000.
  • GeForce GTX 960 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 5000 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Quadro 5000 is 239 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 960.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro 5000 is 2993 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 9−10
ultra / 1080p 21−24 5−6
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 960 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 241% more, than Quadro 5000.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 960 Quadro 5000
Architecture Maxwell Fermi
Code name GM206 GF100
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 22 January 2015 23 February 2011
Pipelines 1024 352
Core clock speed 1127 MHz 513 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 2,940 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 72 billion/sec 22.57
Floating-point performance 2,413 gflops 722.3 gflops
Length 9.5" (24.1 cm) 248 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 320 Bit
Memory clock speed 7.0 GB/s 3000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 112 GB/s 120.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.4 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA + 2.0
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.27 kh/s
CUDA cores 1024
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support 4 displays
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
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GameStream +
GeForce ShadowPlay +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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