GRID M10 8Q vs Quadro K5000M

When comparing GRID M10 8Q and Quadro K5000M, 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 M10 8Q and Quadro K5000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro K5000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro K5000M 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 K5000M here:

Main Specs

  GRID M10 8Q Quadro K5000M
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 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M10 8Q has 125% more power consumption, than Quadro K5000M.
  • GRID M10 8Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K5000M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • GRID M10 8Q has 4 GB more memory, than Quadro K5000M.
  • GRID M10 8Q is used in Desktops, and Quadro K5000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GRID M10 8Q is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro K5000M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 327 MHz higher, than Quadro K5000M.
  • GRID M10 8Q and Quadro K5000M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 2200 MHz higher, than Quadro K5000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 16−18
ultra / 1080p 8−9 9−10
QHD / 1440p 2−3 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 27−30 30−35
medium / 1080p 16−18 20−22
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K5000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 23% more, than GRID M10 8Q.

Full Specs

  GRID M10 8Q Quadro K5000M
Architecture Maxwell Kepler
Code name GM107 N14E-Q5
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 18 May 2016 1 June 2012
Pipelines 640 1344
Core clock speed 1033 MHz 706 MHz
Boost Clock 1306 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 52.24 67.31
Floating-point performance 1,672 gflops 1,615 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5200 MHz 3000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 83.2 GB/s 96 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0 +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 51 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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