GRID M60 8Q vs Quadro 5000M

When comparing GRID M60 8Q 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 GRID M60 8Q 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

  GRID M60 8Q Quadro 5000M
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M60 8Q has 125% more power consumption, than Quadro 5000M.
  • GRID M60 8Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro 5000M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • GRID M60 8Q has 6 GB more memory, than Quadro 5000M.
  • GRID M60 8Q is used in Desktops, and Quadro 5000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GRID M60 8Q is build with Maxwell 2.0 architecture, and Quadro 5000M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M60 8Q is 152 MHz higher, than Quadro 5000M.
  • GRID M60 8Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 5000M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M60 8Q is 3812 MHz higher, than Quadro 5000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 10−11
ultra / 1080p 12−14 6−7
QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 35−40 21−24
medium / 1080p 24−27 12−14
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 84% more, than Quadro 5000M.

Full Specs

  GRID M60 8Q Quadro 5000M
Architecture Maxwell 2.0 Fermi
Code name GM204 Fermi
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 30 August 2015 27 July 2010
Pipelines 2048 320
Core clock speed 557 MHz 405 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 5,200 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 150.8 16.20
Floating-point performance 4,833 gflops 518.4 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 1200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.4 GB/s 76.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA 5.2 +
Laptop size large
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