Quadro 5010M vs Radeon R9 M270X
When comparing Quadro 5010M and Radeon R9 M270X, 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 Quadro 5010M and Radeon R9 M270X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon R9 M270X
Quadro 5010M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Quadro 5010M 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 5010M here:
Main Specs
| Quadro 5010M | Radeon R9 M270X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | |
| Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory type | GDDR5 ECC | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Quadro 5010M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon R9 M270X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Quadro 5010M and Radeon R9 M270X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
- Quadro 5010M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon R9 M270X - in Desktops.
- Quadro 5010M is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon R9 M270X - with GCN 1.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M270X is 275 MHz higher, than Quadro 5010M.
- Quadro 5010M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M270X - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Quadro 5010M is 175 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M270X.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Battlefield 5 is 40% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Quadro 5010M and Radeon R9 M270X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 160−170 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 130−140 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 100−110 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 28% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Dota 2 is 27% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Far Cry 5 is 33% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Fortnite is 29% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Forza Horizon 4 is 50% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Grand Theft Auto V is 31% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Metro Exodus is 50% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Minecraft is 10% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 20% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 44% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
| medium / 768p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 42% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in World of Tanks is 15% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
Full Specs
| Quadro 5010M | Radeon R9 M270X | |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Code name | N12E-Q5 | Venus |
| Type | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 22 February 2011 | 21 March 2014 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | 450 MHz | 725 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 3,000 million | 1,500 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 21.60 | 31.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 691.2 gflops | 1,536 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1300 MHz | 1125 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 72 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | Not Listed |
| Vulkan | N/A | |
| CUDA | 2.0 | |
| FreeSync | + | |
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Eyefinity | + | |
| HD3D | + | |
| PowerTune | + | |
| DualGraphics | + | |
| ZeroCore | + | |
| Switchable graphics | + | |
| Mantle | + | |
| Compute units | 10 | |
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