FirePro M5100 vs Quadro 5000

When comparing FirePro M5100 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 FirePro M5100 and Quadro 5000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro M5100 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: FirePro M5100 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 FirePro M5100 here:

Main Specs

  FirePro M5100 Quadro 5000
Power consumption (TDP) 152 Watt
Interface MXM-A (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2.5 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
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  • FirePro M5100 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and Quadro 5000 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro M5100 and Quadro 5000 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • FirePro M5100 is used in Mobile workstations, and Quadro 5000 - in Desktops.
  • FirePro M5100 is build with GCN architecture, and Quadro 5000 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro M5100 is 212 MHz higher, than Quadro 5000.
  • FirePro M5100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 5000 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro M5100 is 1500 MHz higher, than Quadro 5000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 9−10
ultra / 1080p 6−7 5−6
QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
low / 720p 21−24 21−24
medium / 1080p 12−14 12−14
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 8% more, than Quadro 5000.

Full Specs

  FirePro M5100 Quadro 5000
Architecture GCN Fermi
Code name Venus GF100
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 1 October 2013 23 February 2011
Pipelines 640 352
Core clock speed 725 MHz 513 MHz
Boost Clock 775 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 31.00 22.57
Floating-point performance 992.0 gflops 722.3 gflops
Length 248 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 320 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 3000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 120.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA 2.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 108 Mh/s 66 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
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